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Robber Fly (Ommatius mackayi) (2/2)
Diptera: Asilidae
Ommatius mackayi
 02.jpg "Geoff Walker: Robber Fly (Ommatius mackayi) - 10/03/2016")
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© Geoff Walker 2016
Gold Creek Reservoir, QLD (Mar, 2016)
Common Names
- Robber Fly
Don't let the Old Grandpa with the white moustache looks fool you. The facial fur hides a lethal, sharp proboscis which injects paralysing and emulsifying liquid into its victims.
 01.jpg "Geoff: Robber Fly (Ommatius mackayi) - 10/03/2016")
Robber Fly
 02.jpg "Geoff: Robber Fly (Ommatius mackayi) - 10/03/2016")
Robber Fly