Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur

Sitio realizado por aficionados a la observación de aves desde 10 de enero 2006

Robber fly - Efferia (s.l.) sp.


Order Diptera
Family Asilidae
Robber fly
14-02-16 © Sergio Cusano
Robber fly
14-02-16 © Sergio Cusano
Very different from common houseflies. This fly is very aggressive as it name indicates. The mouthparts form a proboscis which is stabbed in the prey. It injects toxic substances and enzymes to both paralyze the victim and digest its contents, which then are sucked. It feeds on insects.