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Promachus rufipes
This giant robber fly has even been reported to attack ruby-throated hummingbirds.
Mason Farm Biological Reserve
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!