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Robber fly vs. butterfly

Cacyreus tespis

Photo by Fanie
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Field Notes

Description:

I was trying to photograph this water geranium bronze butterfly (Cacyreus tespis) when it was caught by a robber fly.

Notes:

Robber fly: Family Asilidae.

Reference Links:

Asilidae (robber flies)

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PublishedDecember 9, 2013

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Interaction between different species of Arthropods
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Hunters & Animal Food Habits
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Wildlife of Southern Africa
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Insects of the Western Cape
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Asilidae of South Africa

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