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Robber fly

Laphria canis

Description:

The light green spot on the fly’s body just above the leg is one of the halteres, the highly modified remnants of the second pair of wings. They are thought to possibly sense air movements while the fly is flying.

Habitat:

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Maria dB
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Maria dB

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Jul 7, 2013
Submitted on Jul 25, 2013

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