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Robber Fly

Promachus atrox

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Description:

This is fuzzy little variant that could easily be confused for the dragonflies it hunts because of its body shape. 1" long solid black with bulbous compound eyes and a single wing set

Habitat:

Southwestern US near water sources

Reference Links:

Species Promachus atrox - BugGuide.Net

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