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Robber fly

Laphria grossa

Description:

A bumblebee mimic, Laphria as a group have a stiff beak specially designed to pierce the armor of beetles, on which they feed by preference caught in the act!



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Michigan, USA

Lat: 44.64, Long: -85.77

Spotted on Jul 2, 2011
Submitted on Jul 2, 2011

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