Robber-fly


noun
1.
any of numerous swift-flying, often large, dipterous insects of the family Asilidae that are predaceous on other insects.
noun
1.
any of the predatory dipterous flies constituting the family Asilidae, which have a strong bristly body with piercing mouthparts and which prey on other insects Also called bee killer, assassin fly

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