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Milbert's Robberfly

Proctacanthus milbertii

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Field Notes

Description:

This may be the most common robberfly in the northwoods area of Minnesota. It is about 2.6 cm in length. Like other robberflies it has a bearded face, long and powerful legs. large eyes, and short antennae.

Habitat:

This particular species prefers hunting in dry grasslands, beach areas, dunes, etc.

Reference Links:

Species Proctacanthus milbertii - Milbert's Proctacanthus - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedMarch 15, 2012

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