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I saw this robberfly in Dutch dunes (Amsterdamse Waterleiding Duinen) last sunday. In open terrain, bare sand patches within dry grassy vegetation. Trees and forest nearby. Medium sized robberfly, say 12 - 15 mm.

I thought that the white spines on the scutellum give away its identity. Is that correct?

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Hi Cor,

yes, this is a female Philonicus albiceps.

Greetings, Danny Wolff

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