Dasypogoninae (subfamily)

Unidentified dasypogonine robber fly at suppressed

Dasypogoninae (subfamily) at suppressed - 1 Jan 2014
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Identification history

Dasypogoninae (subfamily) 7 Nov 2024 GregD
Asilidae (family) 6 Nov 2024 SimoneC
Unidentified 1 Oct 2024 arjay

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Possibly a fly, in regards to the head

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SimoneC wrote:
   6 Nov 2024
Yes it is a fly
arjay wrote:
   6 Nov 2024
I figured it was a fly and probably a robber fly but sometimes hesitate to suggest what some insects are because there seems to be a fair amount of mimicry amongst them.

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
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