The Asilidae, together with Bombyliidae and Therevidae, are the most representative families of the superfamily of Asiloidea and they form one of the most characteristic groups of the lower Brachycera.

Jul 22, 2025 · I used this same classification in my unpublished checklist of Nearctic Asilidae (7) (used by Herschel Rainey for his state lists). In 2009, things were changed significantly by Torsten Dikow …

Apr 7, 2025 · Asilidae are a family of true flies, belonging to the superfamily Asiloidea within the suborder Brachycera. To date, there are approximately 7,003 described species of Asilidae …

There are over 1,000 species of robber flies (family Asilidae) in North America; and nearly 100 have been recorded from the Upper Midwest. The common name for this group comes from their ferocious …

Common Name: Robber Flies Description: Robber flies have stylate mouthparts and a concave depression between the eyes. The adults are predaceous and mimic bumblebees with a hairy body …

Asilidae refers to a family of predatory flies, commonly known as robber flies, characterized by their morphological variation, presence in sunny habitats, and ability to capture and exsanguinate larger …

May 27, 2024 · The Robber Flies belong to the family Asilidae and are of the order Diptera. They belong to the broad group of species that pounce on their prey mid-air. People often refer to these flies as …

Asilidae, commonly known as robber flies, are a diverse family of predatory insects known for their aggressive hunting behavior. They are characterized by their strong flight, bristly bodies, and distinct …

Robber fly, (family Asilidae), any of about 6,750 species of predatory insects, worldwide in distribution, in the fly order, Diptera. Robber flies range in length to almost 8 cm (3 inches), making them the largest …

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