General Description

Head and mid-body wide, abdomen narrow. Legs spiny. Eyes separated, one on each side of head. Large mouthparts. Body up to 3 cm long.

Biology

Robber Flies are predators, using their spiny legs to catch flying insects. Females lay eggs in soil or attach them to plants. Larvae live in soil and may be predacious. A number of species in this group mimic wasps.

Distribution

Eastern mainland Australia.

Habitat

Open woodland and grassland areas, gardens and parks with trees.

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