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Asilidae, Choco, Colombia
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 please help ID.
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 I think Eric can give a genus name for this Asilidae. The hind leg is remarkable.
 
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 This is Eccritosia barbata.
 
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 Very nice this Eccritosia! Where was spotted?
 
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 Near Nuqui, Choco, Colombia, On a field with small plants and wild grass, about 50 meters from the beach of the Pacific Coast.
 
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 Thanks for the ID Eric!
 
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