Eric
The last comment made by an Anonymous is correct it is a robber fly. They gave a great description that I do not need to add to.
Thanks Anonymous...leave us your name so we can say thanks in person :-)
Robber Fly by: Anonymous
I have my book out now and found it for ya. It can be found just about anywheres on the globe. It eats other insects that they often catch while flying. Once it catches an insect,the Robber fly holds the prey in it's long legs and sucks it's juices with it's sharp mouth parts. Most robber flies are large and hairy,but others are thin with skinny legs
Robber flys catch bees and other stinking prey,as well as insects bigger than themselves. you can find them on tree trunks or on the tips of twigs .These insects are common and widespread.
Robber flies are a half inch to one inch long. Color are brownish-yellow.They will have tough bristles around it's mouth to protect it from struggling prey.They look like stinging bees to scare off enemies.
I do hope this helps. ^.^
not a horse fly by: Anonymous
I know horse flies and this is not one. But is a good bug. They catch other bugs and eat them. from what I saw anyways. 6.^ I don't know the name but will look it up if Moni doesn't tell you first. ^.^
i am not sure by: Anonymous
the body seems too long to be an horse fly.. but i am no specialist
