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Robber fly

Laphria canis

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

The light green spot on the fly’s body just above the leg is one of the halteres, the highly modified remnants of the second pair of wings. They are thought to possibly sense air movements while the fly is flying.

Habitat:

My yard

Reference Links:

Robber fly - Laphria canis - BugGuide.Net

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