Asilidae
Pronunciation: [A⋅SIL⋅i·dae]
Common Name: Robber Flies
Description: Robber flies have stylate mouthparts and a concave depression between the eyes. The adults are predaceous and mimic bumblebees with a hairy body and a bearded face. The larvae live in soil and decaying wood and feed on the larvae of other insects.
Spot ID Key Characters:
- Stylate mouthparts surrounded by a beard of long hairs
- Concave depression on top of head between compound eyes
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Order: Diptera
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