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OK bug experts, what's this?

jpenney Sep 11, 2005 01:05 PM

Shot this morning in Uvalde, Texas. Anyone have a clue what kinda fly this is?
Jason
Snakes of Hudsepth County, Texas
Snakes of Hudsepth County, Texas

Replies (2)

phwyvern Sep 11, 2005 06:45 PM

>>Shot this morning in Uvalde, Texas. Anyone have a clue what kinda fly this is?
>>Jason
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>>Snakes of Hudsepth County, Texas

some type of wasp mimic or robber fly would be my guess
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The Invert Collection:
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* (1) Brachypelma emilia - Mexican Red-leg
* (1) Brachypelma smithi - Mexican Red-knee
* (1) Cyclosternum fasciatum - Costa Rican Tiger Rump
* (1) Eupalaestrus campestratus - Pink Zebra Beauty
* (1) Lasiodora parahybana - Brazilian Salmon Pink Birdeater
* (1) Nhandu chromatus / Lasidora cristata - Brazilian Red & White (aka White Striped Birdeater)
* (1) Nhandu coloratovillosus - Brazilian Black & White
* (1) Theraphosa blondi - Goliath Bird Eater
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jpenney Sep 13, 2005 01:40 AM

I found out it's a hover fly AKA sryphid fly. Thanks, Jason

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