Robber Fly with prey

Robber flies are members of the family Asilidae and distant relatives of the common housefly. Their appearance is somewhat frightening — after all, a big, hairy, humped flying insect isn’t usually a good thing. Robber fly insects are a mixed blessing to gardeners; if they’re seriously perturbed, they can inflict a painful bite, but they also help rid the garden of harmful pests like grasshoppers, other flies, wasps, leafhoppers, white grubs, and pupating beetles. #pindleindonesia #guidebook #guidebookII