Robber Fly

Laphria thoracica

orange and black in color. Appears to look like it might have a stinger. Didn't want to get close enough to find out.

Near wooded open area.

MAURO 12 years ago

Laphria thoracica Laphria agreed to have picture taken - Laphria thoracica - BugGuide.Net

KristalWatrous 12 years ago

Looks like some sort of robber fly (family Asilidae).

Wes Masters 12 years ago

Out of all the ones i have unidentified this is the one that's bugging (pun intended) the most. Any suggestions would be most welcome.

Wes Masters 12 years ago

Still searching for what this is.

Wes Masters 12 years ago

yeah, still can't figure out exactly what he is.

AnnvanWijgerden 12 years ago

Wow, everything about him says "Don't come close!"

Spotted by
Wes Masters

Spotted on Jul 8, 2011
Submitted on Jul 8, 2011