Robber Flies Collection

Robber flies (Asilidae) mating, one with insect prey, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Robber fly (Asilidae) with mosquito prey hanging from leaf, Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009

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

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

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

Hornet Robberfly (Asilus crabroniformis) adult, cleaning forelegs, resting on twig, England

Dune Robber Fly (Philonicus albiceps) adult, covered with dew, resting on reed leaf, Suffolk, England, july

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Discover the intriguing world of Robber Flies (Asilidae) in these stunning images captured across Europe. From mating pairs in the Peloponnese, Greece, to the kite-tailed Machimus atricapillus feeding on insect prey in Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, these agile hunters showcase their unique beauty. Observe the Common Awl Robberfly (Neoitamus cyanurus) in Hampshire, England, and the Common Red-legged Robberfly (Dioctria rufipes) in Italy, as they rest on stems. Witness the meticulous cleaning routine of the Hornet Robberfly (Asilus crabroniformis) in England, and the Dune Robber Fly (Philonicus albiceps) covered in dew on a reed leaf in Suffolk, England. Each image offers a glimpse into the fascinating life of these skilled aerial predators.