Asilidae (Robber flies)

Asilidae (Robber flies)

The Asilidae are the robber fly family, also called assassin flies. They are powerfully built, bristly flies with a short, stout proboscis enclosing the sharp, sucking hypopharynx. Wikipedia

Scientific name: Asilidae

Higher classification: Asiloidea

Rank: Family

Did you know: The most commonly seen robber flies are dark in color, with gray and black bodies, but some common types are orange. uky.edu

More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asilidae