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BIG Robber - Proctacanthus heros
Copyright © 2006 Tony DiTerlizzi

BIG Robber - Proctacanthus heros
Palm Beach County, Florida, USA
August 14, 2006
Size: ~5 cm
This photo was taken at the Frenchman's Forest Natural Area.

Here's another shot of one of these massive Robber flies that were frequently seen (and heard) on the trail:

What a monster!
Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi on 30 August, 2006 - 9:33pm
Last updated 31 August, 2006 - 12:27pm

Moved
Moved from Proctacanthus.
… Tony DiTerlizzi, 31 August, 2006 - 12:27pm

P. heros
Looks like Proctacanthus heros. King of the robberflies.
… Paul Bedell, 31 August, 2006 - 11:54am

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