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Alan Reed IDs Shoulda Been Butterfly as The Robber Fly

About: Betty Sue Jasper photograph--Insects of Adair Co KY: Should have been orange butterfly

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"The photo is that of a Robber Fly," writes CU biology teacher Alan Reed. "There are many different species and they make their living by using strong piercing/sucking mouthparts. Depending upon species, they stab and suck the body fluids from certain bees, wasps spiders and other insects. Doesn't sound so appetizing, but all animals have to eat. The Robber Fly is harmless to people."
Thanks. And yes, Alan Reed, biology professor, is the same Alan Reed who is the Dean of South Central Kentucky Broadcasting and President of Shoreline Communications, whose flagship station is WHVE 92.7 FM the WAVE. -EW




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