Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research

What is this?

by JCOmail
Oct 8, 2003 7:40 PM · 1856 views · 129.3 k · 1600 x 1200

Keywords: wasp?

We found this insect on our porch. Is it a wasp? A hornet? A yellow jacket? We found your site and figued that someone here could help. Thanks!

Report Photo « fishfly hover flie »

Comments (2)

masterboggler

Oct 18, 2003 12:40 AM

I am not a entomologist but I think it is a type of robber fly. Order diptera, family Asilidae. Hope that helps.

GerardPennards

Jan 29, 2005 5:16 PM

Yes, Masterboggler is right.
I am an entomologist, and this is a member of the Robberfly family Asilidae.
They are not dangerous to humans, although they can deliver a painful sting with their mouthparts if you take them in your hands.
Normally they feed on all kinds of insects, which they take with their powerful legs and then suck dry!
Greetings, Gerard

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