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Robber Fly? - Laphria sadales
Copyright © 2013 Dale and Elva Paulson

Robber Fly? - Laphria sadales
Lake in the Woods Reservoir, Douglas County, Oregon, USA
August 12, 2012
Perched about four feet off the ground a in a narrow zone between cattails and woods .... an open area just a few feet wide.
Contributed by Dale and Elva Paulson on 3 July, 2013 - 1:01am
Last updated 5 July, 2013 - 6:45am

Moved
Moved from Robber Flies.
… Herschel Raney, 5 July, 2013 - 6:45am

Always
A stunner in photos. Laphria sadales.
… Herschel Raney, 5 July, 2013 - 6:45am

Moved for expert attention
Moved from ID Request.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 3 July, 2013 - 5:02am

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