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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. Asilidae,Diptera,France,Geotagged,Molobratia teutonus,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

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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The Molobratia teutonus

Molobratia teutonus is a robber fly in the family Asilidae.

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

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Uploaded Mar 1, 2022. Captured May 20, 2021 15:47 in 4PH6+C6 Beynat, France.
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  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/9.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
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