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Brown Heath Robberfly (Machimus cingulatus) Size 10 to 13mm. A drab yellowish-brown fly. The femora are black on the anterior surface and orange of the posterior surface. Coastal dunes, sandy heaths and similar habitats. June to October.<br /> The adult makes short darts to capture prey which mainly consists of smaller Diptera.<br /> Click/tap to enlarge

Brown Heath Robberfly (Machimus cingulatus)

Size 10 to 13mm. A drab yellowish-brown fly. The femora are black on the anterior surface and orange of the posterior surface. Coastal dunes, sandy heaths and similar habitats. June to October.
The adult makes short darts to capture prey which mainly consists of smaller Diptera.

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  1. View Binhunter63's profile
    Binhunter63
    Katipo Spider
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    Size 10 to 13mm. A drab yellowish-brown fly. The femora are black on the anterior surface and orange of the posterior surface. Coastal dunes, sandy heaths and similar habitats. June to October.
    The adult makes short darts to capture prey which mainly consists of smaller Diptera.
     Posted 11 years ago
    1. View WildFlower's profile
      WildFlower
      Lion
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      I'm not sure this is the right species. According to the references, Machimus cingulatus has more brownish legs while yours has black.
      http://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/brown-heath-robberfly
      http://www.robberflies.info/keyger/htmle/keymachimus.html
      http://www.uksafari.com/robberflies.htm
      http://eol.org/pages/10201434/media       Posted 11 years ago

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Uploaded Jun 8, 2014. Captured Jun 8, 2014 16:30.
  • WB200F/WB201F/WB202F
  • f/4.4
  • 1/256s
  • ISO80
  • 28.9mm