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Red-footed cannibalfly, male

Promachus rufipes

Photo by Maria dB
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This giant robber fly has even been reported to attack ruby-throated hummingbirds.

Habitat:

Mason Farm Biological Reserve

Reference Links:

Species Promachus rufipes - Red-footed Cannibalfly - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
LuisStevens
Yes Maria, they look like an old man with whiskers ha ha
Maria dB
Thank you, Luis! These flies remind me of little old men with whiskers. I was surprised that this species will go after hummingbirds!

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PublishedSeptember 13, 2013

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