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Dioctria rufipes

Dioctria rufipes, the common red-legged robberfly, is a species of robber fly in the subfamily Dasypogoninae of the family Asilidae....Dioctria rufipes can reach a body length of about 8–15 mm (0.31–0.59 in) and a wings length of 7.5–9 mm (0.30–0.35 in). These medium-large robber flies have a black head and hard piercing mouthparts. The antennal tubercle is well-developed above the eyes..Adults can be found from May to July–August.These insects are predators on other insects.

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Uploaded on June 27, 2022
Taken on May 12, 2022