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Robber Fly with Red Legs - Laphria sadales
Copyright © 2014 Lynn Murphy

Robber Fly with Red Legs - Laphria sadales
Chassell, Houghton County, Michigan, USA
July 14, 2013
I didn't crop this robber fly photo as much as the other photo. I took the photo at a distance so I wouldn't
frighten it away. After the first shot, it flew when I got closer so unfortunately it's the only one I have.
I hope this helps.

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Robber Fly with Red Legs - Laphria sadales Robber Fly with Red Legs - Laphria sadales
Contributed by Lynn Murphy on 24 January, 2014 - 8:10pm

Wary
In my experience, this species is not very easy to approach. Good job with the photo you got.
… Ben Coulter, 16 December, 2014 - 9:29pm

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