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Robber Fly (Blepharotes coriarius) (2/3)
Diptera: Asilidae
Blepharotes coriarius
 01.jpg "Vik Dunis: Robber Fly (Blepharotes coriarius) - 30/12/2012")
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© Vik Dunis 2012
Wathe Flora and Fauna Reserve, VIC (Dec, 2012)
Common Names
- Giant Yellow Robber Fly
- Assassin Fly
- Robber Fly
Robber Flies vary from small to large hunting flies which prey on other insects, often capturing them on the wing.
In a reversal of the usual spider eats fly convention, Robber Flies sometimes capture and eat spiders.
 01.jpg "Vik: Robber Fly (Blepharotes coriarius) - 28/01/2012")
Giant Yellow Robber Fly
 01.jpg "Vik: Robber Fly (Blepharotes coriarius) - 30/12/2012")
Blepharotes Robber Fly
 02.jpg "Vik: Robber Fly (Blepharotes coriarius) - 30/12/2012")
Close up of Robber Fly