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Asilidae sp.
Robber Fly
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Photographer: Richard H. Glassford II
ID: 0000 0000 0903 0216 (2003-09-12)Copyright © 2003 Richard H. Glassford II
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INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH THE PHOTO
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date of photo Jun 17, 2003
location
Otter Creek: Nearby Towns are Antimony, Kingston and Junction (Piute County, Utah, US)family
Asilidae
order
Diptera
class Insecta
habitat The robber flies were found feeding on the damselflies and other insects near edge of the reservoir. The numbers of robber fliesnotes This robber fly was enjoying a little damselfly shake. I observed many robber flies feeding on damselflies near edge of the reservoir. The damsel was a perfect prey as it is a feeble flyer and the robber an effective predator. The numbers of robber flies was astounding. I could not believe how approachable they were. I have not had much success capturing images of these organisms in the past. There were also some smaller species of robber flies present but I was not able to take any images of this species. If you have any questions about the use of this image you are welcome e-mail me at glassford_ii@att.netphoto category: Animal - Invertebrate-Insect
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ANIMAL
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| common names
Robber Flies (ITIS )
Robber Fly (photographer)
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