Robber Flies

Robber flies are exceptional predators that specialize in capturing prey mid-flight.

Unidentified Robber Flies

Plumetop

Ommatius species

Red-footed Cannibal Fly

Promachus rufipes

Plain-tailed Hanging Thief

Diogmites neoternatus
They tend to hang by their front legs while consuming prey.

Yellow-faced Micropanther

Cerotainia macrocera
This tiny robber fly, only a few mm long, sits on the tips of leaves/twigs waiting for passing prey.

Laphria species

Laphria species