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Robber fly

Machimus sp.

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Drama in the jungle. A robber fly takes its lunch...

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Comments (7)
KarenL
Great spot asergio! I agree Chun will make an excellent enthomologist!
ChunXingWong
Thank you. In fact, I have been to Brazil when I was very young. At that time I haven't developed my interest yet.
Sergio Monteiro
Chun, I see that you already know what you want, wich is not common at your age. For what you have shown here, I think you will be a great enthomologist. Maybe someday you come to Brazil, we have some beautiful insects here, and there are still many things to research and explore. Good luck, hope your dream come true.
ChunXingWong
By the way, the prey is too "different" to be a moth. I think it resembles more like a flying ant.
ChunXingWong
Not yet, I'm still a secondary student but entomologist is my ambition.
Sergio Monteiro
Thank you for showing me the way, Chun. You really know about insects, don't you? Are you an enthomologist?
ChunXingWong
The insect that looks like a wasp is a Robber fly.

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PublishedNovember 23, 2011

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