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 Second picture of the French forum.
Absolutely no idea, even of a subfamily.
Thank you again.

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos27/big/predation_saint_.jpg
Alexandre Vinot : Guyane française : Sinnamary Saint-Elie : 97315 : 15/03/2007
Altitude : 20m - Taille : 3.5cm
Réf. : 27308
 
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 Possibly Mallophora tibialis - an inspired guess based on a few identifications that Eric gave me for my French Guianan asilids Smile
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 Yes, Mallophora tibialis; one of the great robber flies that mimic orchid bees (Eulaema) in the Neotropics. Please add to the gallery if possible.
 
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