Red-footed cannibalfly, male
Promachus rufipes
Description:
This giant robber fly has even been reported to attack ruby-throated hummingbirds.
Habitat:
Mason Farm Biological Reserve
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Spotted on Aug 25, 2013
Submitted on Sep 13, 2013
3 Comments
Yes Maria, they look like an old man with whiskers ha ha
Thank you, Luis! These flies remind me of little old men with whiskers. I was surprised that this species will go after hummingbirds!
Excelent series Maria!