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Molobratia teutonus This fly of the Asilidae family which when it is posed seems a little embarrassed by its large legs is an agile predator when it comes to taking in flight other insects. It has the particularity of raising its forelegs when approached. France,Geotagged,Molobratia teutonus,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Molobratia teutonus

This fly of the Asilidae family which when it is posed seems a little embarrassed by its large legs is an agile predator when it comes to taking in flight other insects. It has the particularity of raising its forelegs when approached.

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
    Lion
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    Wonderful photo of this formidable predator! Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Anne Sorbes's profile
      Anne Sorbes
      Eagle Owl
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      It's true that he's a big predator, but he really makes me smile when he raises his legs when I approach him with my camera. Posted 3 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        Cute :) Posted 3 years ago

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The Molobratia teutonus

Molobratia teutonus is a robber fly in the family Asilidae.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Anne Sorbes

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Uploaded Mar 1, 2022. Captured May 20, 2021 15:52 in 4PH6+C5 Beynat, France.
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  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/10.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
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