August 8, 2022

I am a Proctacanthus heros

I am a type of robber fly

I have a tiny "beak" on which I impale prey

Which includes Cicadas, Wasps, and Horseflies.

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Fellsmere

Sources: https://gophertortoisecouncil.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=104:sandhill-robbers&catid=31

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