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2025-07-17 - Fairplay, KY - Photo by Veronica Arnold
Veronica writes, "Take a look at the mug shot I got on this guy. This guy is a thief or a robber. He is known as the Robber Fly. They are much bigger than a house fly and they are a predatory insect. So if you see this thief in your garden, harboring this robber is to your advantage. He eats other flying insects like flies and mosquitoes. So we want this guy around. Yes, they can bite humans and that doesn't feel particularly nice, but we aren't their meal of choice. If you leave them alone and 'let them cook,' they will help you and your garden get rid of pests. Having these guys present shows a good biodiversity in insects in your garden.
You can identify these guys by where they are located, their size, their elongated body, and their big eyes. Scientists have even studied the eyes of Robber Flies to help them design better cameras for drone technology.
Life is full of interesting things. Keep your eyes open for the wonder!" Comments | Permalink
2025-07-17 - Fairplay, KY - Photo by Veronica Arnold
Veronica writes, "Take a look at the mug shot I got on this guy. This guy is a thief or a robber. He is known as the Robber Fly. They are much bigger than a house fly and they are a predatory insect. So if you see this thief in your garden, harboring this robber is to your advantage. He eats other flying insects like flies and mosquitoes. So we want this guy around. Yes, they can bite humans and that doesn't feel particularly nice, but we aren't their meal of choice. If you leave them alone and 'let them cook,' they will help you and your garden get rid of pests. Having these guys present shows a good biodiversity in insects in your garden.
You can identify these guys by where they are located, their size, their elongated body, and their big eyes. Scientists have even studied the eyes of Robber Flies to help them design better cameras for drone technology.
Life is full of interesting things. Keep your eyes open for the wonder!" Comments | Permalink