Posts Tagged: Asilidae

Robber Fly: Totally Aggressive

Check out that moustache! Once you see the powerfully built robber fly of the Asilidae family, with its huge eyes, short proboscis and bristly "moustache," you won't forget it. It's an aggressive predator known for its speed, its strength, and its...

Close-up shot of a robber fly's eyes. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Close-up shot of a robber fly's eyes. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Side view of a robber fly on sedum. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Side view of a robber fly on sedum. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Bird's eye view of a robber fly. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Bird's eye view of a robber fly. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey

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