Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Giant Robber fly from Brazil

Posted by bonitin on 05-08-2010 21:24
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Hello,:)
I said giant because it had at least a size of 3cm or even bigger. I really thought it was a huge bumble bee but then saw its prey! I met it in the evening in a dense rain forest area in the region of Paraty-Brazil on the 2nd Febr. this year. Any help very much appreciated!:)
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Strange was that it had some little flies on its legs and even on the unfortunate prey, they obviously didn't fear the giant killer..
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