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This is the first time I've seen such fly occurrence. Having seen fly images like this type on the internet, I thought it might be a type of robber fly - so identification is appreciated. (Note: it has green eyes.)
Back porch clothes line.
It has been perching on the clothes line for some time. When disturbed, it flew away and came right back. And at one instance, I saw it has caught something (3rd picture).
Spotted on Dec 12, 2011
Submitted on Dec 12, 2011
2 Comments
Thanks for the confirmation, Karen.
You are correct - It is a species of robber fly (Asilidae)!