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 Is this a Robber Fly?
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| vida |
Posted on 03-01-2010 17:56
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Member Location: South Africa Posts: 116 Joined: 28.05.09 |
Is this a Robber Fly? What is the scientific name and why was it feeding on pollen? Any help will be appreciated.
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| jorgemotalmeida |
Posted on 03-01-2010 18:06
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 Member Location: Viseu - PORTUGAL Posts: 9296 Joined: 05.06.06 |
no. It is a Bombyliidae. It needs food to its metabolism.  |
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| vida |
Posted on 03-01-2010 18:14
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Member Location: South Africa Posts: 116 Joined: 28.05.09 |
Thank you Jorge! I always thought it was a Robber Fly and that was why I was puzzled by it feeding on pollen (I think Robber Flies only feed on other insects). |
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