(WJW) – There is a fly in Ohio that experts are buzzing about. The large fly that commonly measures over 1 1/4” long is sometimes called a giant robber fly, an assassin, or even a cannibal fly, and ...

I was lucky to capture this intense moment of a hairy robber fly (Laphria aurea) holding its freshly caught prey. Despite its fuzzy and almost harmless appearance, this insect is a skilled aerial ...

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