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Kite-Tailed Robberfly - Machimus atricapillus

One of 6 species to be found in the UK and sometimes known as the Assassin fly. They can be found in scrubby grasslands and woodland edges. These flies are aerial or ambush hunters with excellent eyesight and will stab their prey and inject a protein dissolving saliva in which to kill and help digest their prey.

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Uploaded on September 24, 2024
Taken on September 15, 2024