Asilidae, U, Side, Carroll Co., MD_2013-07-23-15.07.52 ZS PMax
Description:
Laphria thoracica, a Robber fly that mimics bees. The sit around waiting for a passing fly, attach, and then suck it dry. You should appreciate the fact that this species is measured in mm, captured by Tim McMahon and photographed by Wayne Boo
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- Ecdysozoa (ecdysozoans)
- Arthropoda (arthropods)
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- Diptera (flies)
- Brachycera
- Asiloidea
- Asilidae (robber flies)
- Laphria (Bee-like Robber Flies)
- Laphria thoracica
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