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Southern Bee-killer

Mallophora fautrix

Photo by JackGraham
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large fly feeding on a moth

Reference Links:

Southern Bee Killer - What's That Bug?

Species ID Suggestions

Southern Bee-killer

Mallophora fautrix
LennyWorthington
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Comments (2)
ForestDragon
Amazing, beautiful Robber Fly. It actually looks like it is feeding on some sort of stink bug.

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PublishedAugust 1, 2014

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