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Red-footed Cannibal Fly (Promachus rufipes) Observation from a couple of years ago!<br /> Description:<br /> Large (around 35mm), predatory robberfly with yellow and black striped abdomen. Reddish brown banding on legs. Yellow bristles on head.<br /> <br /> Habitat:<br /> <br /> Meadowy clearing at the edge of dense mixed hardwood forest.<br /> <br /> Notes:<br /> <br /> According to BugGuide: &quot;Preys on large flying insects. Has been reported to attack Ruby-throated Hummingbirds&quot; Geotagged,Promachus rufipes,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Red-footed Cannibal Fly (Promachus rufipes)

Observation from a couple of years ago!
Description:
Large (around 35mm), predatory robberfly with yellow and black striped abdomen. Reddish brown banding on legs. Yellow bristles on head.

Habitat:

Meadowy clearing at the edge of dense mixed hardwood forest.

Notes:

According to BugGuide: "Preys on large flying insects. Has been reported to attack Ruby-throated Hummingbirds"

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Sublime shot, Lisa! Posted 6 years ago
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      Flown Kimmerling
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      Thank you, Ferdy! This is a really old shot, so that means a lot! :D Posted 6 years ago

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The Red-footed Cannibal Fly

''Promachus rufipes'', known generally as the red-footed cannibalfly or bee panther, is a species of robber flies .

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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Uploaded Aug 23, 2019. Captured Aug 20, 2017 10:15 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/7.1
  • 1/400s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm
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