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Dec 23, 2012 04:10 |  #1

Gday all, i found this guy this evening. It's the first i've come across, i "think" it's a Robber fly,any suggestions? It was about an inch long. Hope you like it.

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Dec 23, 2012 08:47 |  #2

nice catch mat!


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Dec 23, 2012 10:27 |  #3

Nice shot, looks like a robber to me.


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Dec 23, 2012 11:21 |  #4

Nice find! That's a great looking robber


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Dec 23, 2012 14:26 |  #5

Thanks guys, he's got nice markings on him. Here's a shot i took this morning with a little sunlight on him.It came out a little better i think.

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Dec 23, 2012 18:03 |  #6

great shot Mat! I like them all


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Dec 24, 2012 00:58 |  #7

Lovely series Mat
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Dec 24, 2012 02:16 |  #8

Thanks for the kind comments all. This year has been a HUGE learning curve and i wouldn't be where i am now if it wasn't for your comments, criticisms and encouragement. I thank you ALL and wish you a wonderful Xmas and happiest of New Years,,,,,,,,Mat;)


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Dec 24, 2012 14:57 |  #9

merry x-mas to you also mat.


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Dec 25, 2012 22:40 |  #10

Nice shots. An interesting robber fly! :)


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Dec 26, 2012 12:44 |  #11

Nice shots Mat...Thank you ; Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to you too! :)


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Dec 28, 2012 11:33 |  #12

Great shots Mat.


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Dec 28, 2012 11:40 as a reply to  @ BasAndrews's post |  #13

Excellent shots, Mat!


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Dec 28, 2012 14:22 |  #14

Thanks everyone, He's a fascinating little fellow.


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Dec 29, 2012 10:33 |  #15

Very nice shots, Mat.


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