Tag Archives: Asilidae

08.10.2022 Our friend the Robber Fly

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Steve Gingold

They seem to be mean little guys.  They eat other insects including flies.  But, aside from being part of the balance Nature supports, they also keep pests under control. Robber Fly-Efferia aestuans male with Striped Deer Fly-Chrysops vittatus. The image … Continue reading →

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07.31.2022 Hooray for Holcocephala

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Steve Gingold

I’ve been hoping for robber flies all summer and finally saw one yesterday.  It’s quite a looker with those big goo goo googly eyes. I was pretty happy with that shot but shifted around the Showy Tick-trefoil plant and got … Continue reading →

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