NFR: What is this?

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  1. tkww

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    A fly of some kind? Never seen legs quite like that. Maybe ~18-20 mm long.
     

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  2. Matt B

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    My guess would be a Dipteran, yes. But what do I know?
     
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    Hi tkww-

    I believe it to be a Robber Fly of genus Polacantha or similar.
     
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    Roger,

    Sure looks like it. Thanks.
     
    tkww, Sep 28, 2015
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    Are those similar to bott flies?
     
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    Hi T/J-

    Do you mean Bot Fly? If so, not really, other than that both are True Flies (Dipterans). ;)
     
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