Asilidae Collection

Large Robber Fly sitting on Curl leaf Spider Web, trying to catch spider to eat it
Assasin fly, Curled leaf spider, web, wildlife, Asilidae, bug, Diptera, Louise Docker Photography, 637054608

Striped slender robberfly (Leptogaster cylindrica) clos up of head, Ledston, Yorkshire, England, UK, July. Focus stacked image

Striped slender robberflies (Leptogaster cylindrica). Ledston, Yorkshire, England, UK, June. Focus stacked image

Striped Slender Robberfly (Leptogaster cylindrica) Ledston, Yorkshire, July. Focus stacked image

Striped Slender Robberflies (Leptogaster cylindrica) Ledston, Yorkshire, June. Focus stacked image

Hanging thief robber fly (Diogmites sp) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, July

Picture No. 12009485
Robber fly feeding on recently-caught beetle - prey species Lagria vulnerata (Tenebrionidae) - hanging from support by one leg - Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Date:

Asilidae, robber flies

Kite-tailed Robberfly (Machimus atricapillus) adult, basking on edge of flowerpot in garden, Belvedere, Kent, England, august

Manx Robber Fly (Machimus sp. )
Manx Robber Fly (Machimus sp.)

Kite-tailed Robber Fly -Tolmerus atricapillus-, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Robber fly -Asilidae- on a chamomile or camomile flower -Matricaria chamomilla-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Robberfly -Machimus rusticus- with a captured hoverfly, Germany

Robberfly -Machimus rusticus-, sitting on a flower of a wild carrot, Germany

Wasp Robber Fly with prey, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Robber Fly -Asilidae sp. -, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa
Robber Fly -Asilidae sp.-, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Wasp Robber Fly -Asilidae- with prey, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Robber Fly -Asilidae- with prey, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Robber Fly -Asilidae-, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Golden-tabbed Robberfly -Eutolmus rufibarbis- with captured honey bee on a blackberry leaf, Hesse, Germany

Common Awl Robberfly (Neoitamus cyanurus) adult, Hampshire, England, August

Robber fly on a leaf C016 / 6250
Robber fly on a leaf. Robber flies (family Asilidae) are predators of other flying insects that they ambush in flight. Photographed in Yasuni National Park, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador

Robber fly (Leptogaster cylindrica) on a plant stalk. Robber flies (family Asilidae) are predators of other flying insects that they ambush in flight. Photographed in Poland

Robber fly on a flower
Robber fly (Machimus sp.) on a flower. Robber flies (family Asilidae) are predators of other flying insects that they ambush in flight. Photographed in Poland

Robber fly C018 / 2445
Robber fly. Close-up of the head of a robber fly (family Asilidae), showing its large compound eyes. Robber flies are predators of other flying insects that they ambush in flight

Robber fly and prey C016 / 4755
Robber fly and prey. Robber fly (Promachus sp.) with a bee it has caught. Robber flies (family Asilidae) are predators of other flying insects that they ambush in flight

Robber fly C016 / 4742
Robber fly (Promachus sp.) on a plant stalk. Robber flies (family Asilidae) are predators of other flying insects that they ambush in flight. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Robber fly and prey C016 / 4741
Robber fly and prey. Robber fly (Promachus sp.) with a bee-fly (family Bombyliidae) it has caught. Robber flies (family Asilidae) are predators of other flying insects that they ambush in flight

Pegesimallus teratodes, robber fly
A robber fly, a predatory fly from Tanzania. Only the males have the long scales on the hind-legs, their use is not known but could be used to attract females

Mallophora infernalis, robber flies
Robber fly, male and female captured in Brazil carrying a katydid as prey (seen underneath). Specimens held at the Natural History Museum, London

Hyperechia nigripennis, robber fly
A robber fly, an African predatory fly with a carpenter bee (Xylocopa) that it mimics. Specimens held at the Natural History Museum, London

Common Red-legged Robberfly (Dioctria rufipes) adult, resting on stem, Italy, july

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Asilidae, commonly known as robber flies, are a fascinating group of insects that belong to the family Asilidae. These predatory creatures are known for their large size and incredible hunting skills. In one captivating image, we see a magnificent Large Robber Fly perched on a delicate curl leaf spider web. With its keen eyesight and lightning-fast reflexes, it patiently waits for an unsuspecting spider to become entangled in its intricate trap. Once caught, the fly will devour its prey with ruthless efficiency. Moving on to another snapshot from Ledston, Yorkshire, we encounter the Striped Slender Robberfly up close. Its head is beautifully captured in detail, showcasing the intricate patterns and features that make this species so unique. This particular individual was spotted during July when these robberflies thrive in their natural habitat. Continuing our exploration of Yorkshire's diverse insect life, we come across more Striped Slender Robberflies in June. These agile hunters can be seen darting through the air with precision and grace as they search for their next meal. Traveling across continents to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, we discover the Hanging Thief Robber Fly. In this stunning photograph taken during July, we witness this fierce predator displaying its impressive head and eyes up close. The intricacy of its facial structure is truly remarkable. Returning back to England's countryside gardens brings us face-to-face with another member of the Asilidae family - the Kite-tailed Robberfly. Basking on the edge of a flowerpot in Belvedere, Kent; this adult exemplifies both elegance and power simultaneously. Lastly but certainly not least important is our encounter with yet another Hanging Thief Robber Fly from Philadelphia; highlighting just how widespread these formidable predators can be found around the world. To conclude our journey through various species within Asilidae or robber flies family would be incomplete without mentioning Neoitamus cyanurus, commonly known as the Common Awl Robberfly.