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Looking At Insects. #6 Robber Fly.
Hi everyone!
Well, here we have a look at our first “Robber Fly” (Laphria Janus). While it looks like some sort of terrible bee, it is a fly and quite harmless to people and animals. They hunt other insects, often larger than themselves. They are strong fliers and have long, strong legs. Most species of robber flies have a beard, like this one, and large bulgy eyes. This one is 3/4 of an inch (18mm) long. This is the first one I have been able to photograph, it is hard to get close to them. Have a great day everyone and God bless!
Steve and Muffin.
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That is amazing 👏 😁 I didn’t know these even existed 😳! Thanks for another great tid bit of information I can add to my mental library!😁😊
(All be it really Dusty)😂😂😂
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Glad you enjoyed something a bit different Dusty! I managed to get a pic of a different one while out on Wednesday!😁🌞📷
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A different what?🤔 An insect?🙄
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Sigh, sigh, sigh. A different species of robber fly.🙄😁📷
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I thought maybe that was it, but you had mentioned the butterflies 🦋 and wasps… so I wasn’t certain. How are you feeling? Did you have much pain today?🤔
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It was actually kind of a bad day, odd considering the weather is so nice.
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I found out today that my daughter and her husband want to buy the house to keep it in the family. I need to think about this for a bit and how to work it.
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Hey, that sounds good. I think.
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Yes… I think it is, if they can afford it and can do it in a time frame that works for me also! So…. I’m cautiously optimistic 🙏
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😊😊😊
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😉😊
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“Hard to get close to?” You’ve just got to up the pay scale or show them a better benefits package. 😂
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You mean like if I offered them 2 bees and a wasp?🤔😂😹
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Wow! 😍This is an amazing insect. Hunting 🏹larger of its species makes it a fearless one. How could you? 🤯 Alright, I know you are a biological what 🤔um i forgot that. I’m sorry 🙄. You are a famous biologist. ☺️that says it all. Have a lovely day 🌸
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Glad you enjoyed meeting this wonderful insect Simon! I managed to get a pic of a different one of these robber flies when I was out again on Wednesday.😁📷🐝 I will show it next! They are cool insects not often seen, or perhaps seen but people think they are bees! Enjoy your weekend Simon!😁🌞😻😎
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Yep the weekend is on with off sleep 🙄🤣🤣 should I laugh or complain 🤣🤣 Enjoy your weekend too 🥰
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I am enjoying the day, though it was cloudy and stormy this afternoon.😊😻⛈️🐿️
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Thanks for sharing the info and fine photography ! 🙂😻📷❗️
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My pleasure, thank you so much!😊😻📷🌜
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