3 Ktyr (Asilidae)

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Description: English: Ktyr (Asilidae) in an ambush. The predator is ideally “armed” for hunting prey - it has large eyes, a protective bristly beard, proboscis, poison, powerful legs with spikes and suction cups. Novosibirsk region, Novosibirsk region, the vicinity of the village of Yarkovo, 08/05/2016 Русский: Ктырь (Asilidae) в засаде. Хищник идеально «вооружен» для охоты на добычу – имеет большие глаза, защитную щетинистую бороду, хоботок, яд, мощные лапы с шипами и присосками. Новосибирская область, Новосибирский район, окрестности поселка Ярково, 05.08.2016 г. English: Ktyr (Asilidae) in an ambush. The predator is ideally “armed” for hunting prey - it has large eyes, a protective bristly beard, proboscis, poison, powerful legs with spikes and suction cups. Novosibirsk region, Novosibirsk region, the vicinity of the village of Yarkovo, 08/05/2016. Date: 5 August 2016, 15:11:27. Source: Own work. Author: Helmmet.