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.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Animal SubType
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Brief Id
Narrow abdomen, wide head, spiny legs, eyes separated.
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Colours
Green, Brown
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Habitats
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Diet
Carnivore
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Endemicity
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, FFG Threatened List: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
(Macquart, 1838)
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Common Name
Robber Fly
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Species Name
rufiventris