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Giant Robber Fly

Promachus rufipes

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

Largest robber fly I have ever encountered. More than 2 in long, maybe 3. It was probably hunting the bees and wasps that were attracted to the palm flowers

Habitat:

Tree clippings of some bushes, cherry laurel, and palm flowers. Suburban yard

Reference Links:

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

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