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Asilidae
Strange looking bug, 1 inch and a half long, could not make out what it was, it flew away as fast as it came. I would have liked more pictures and a few close-ups!
The genera Megapodinae are unique to the Neotropical region. Few species occur in woodland areas, and those that do tend to aggregate along the edges, near grasslands.
Robber flies have voracious appetites and feed on a vast array of other arthropods, which may help to maintain a healthy balance between insect populations in various habitats.
Spotted on Nov 6, 2012
Submitted on Nov 7, 2012
9 Comments
Thank you, iGo Sugiarto, for sharing your AMAZING spotting //www.projectnoah.org/spottings/15771438
Thank you, Ashish Nimkar.
is it dark colour series of Robberfly? this is special look what I got.. its so common
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/157...
Look like sword tailed... Female.
Usually such tail find in Katydids... Find one similar Robberfly...
http://www.urbanwildlifeguide.net/2010_0...
Thank you so much,mrurgo11 and bayucca for the suggestions.
Yes, Robberfly, Asilidae.
Yea It's one of the common names, I've heard it called bee killer as well. Those front spiny legs are for catching prey at high speeds.
Thank you, mrurgo11, Is that for real? the name?
Robber fly