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Robber Fly

Photo by RossMoorhouse
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Description:

Seen in my backyard. Erina NSW Australia

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Comments (5)
RossMoorhouse
Thank you for correcting me on these. I will change it. :-)
Gordon Dietzman
Yeah, I like this photo and the subject. This is a robber fly, fairly distinctive because of its "mustache." Family: Asilidae
Latimeria
This isn't a dragonfly, it's a robber fly, family Asilidae. It has two wings which are held down its back, not a dragonfly characteristic.

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PublishedMay 3, 2011

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