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Robber Fly - Eudioctria propinqua -

Edmundston, Madawaska County, New Brunswick, Canada
July 2, 2012
Size: 11,4mm

Is this a dance fly? Which genus?

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Robber Fly - Eudioctria propinqua - male

Robber Fly - Eudioctria propinqua - male

Robber Fly - Eudioctria propinqua - male

Contributed by Richard Migneault on 31 March, 2013 - 7:48am
Last updated 31 March, 2013 - 1:02pm

Moved

Moved from Robber Flies.

New species for the Guide.

… Ken Wolgemuth, 31 March, 2013 - 12:59pm

Eudioctria propinqua, male;

the entirely tomentose scutum and posterior margin of the mesopleura (shown very nicely here) separate this polymorphic species from the similar Eudioctria albius. Great series of photos Richard.

… Eric Fisher, 31 March, 2013 - 12:24pm

Cool! New species for the gui

Cool! New species for the guide. Thanks Eric for the id and the comments...

… Richard Migneault, 31 March, 2013 - 2:07pm

Moved for expert attention

Moved from Flies.

… Ken Wolgemuth, 31 March, 2013 - 8:14am

Thanks Ken, you solve a great

Thanks Ken, you solve a great part of my mystery..

… Richard Migneault, 31 March, 2013 - 8:38am

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