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Robber Fly (likely a Microstylum morosum) with a grasshopper. Both of these insects are very large. I spotted this Robber Fly as he flew across an open meadow carrying his prey along with him.

Observation Details

County - Denton
City - The Colony
Date - Jun 16, 2012
Time of Day - Morning
Temperature - Hot (greater than 89°F/32°C)
Weather - Partly Cloudy
Habitat - Agricultural-Pasture
Type of Behavior - Hunting
Gender - Male
Maturity - Adult
Observer - Chris Jackson
Main Article - Robber Fly
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