Mimicry helps a robber fly survive by allowing it to closely resemble other insects, particularly those that are unpalatable or dangerous to predators, such as wasps and bees. This resemblance deters potential threats, as predators may avoid attacking what they perceive as a harmful insect. Additionally, the mimicry can aid in ambushing prey, as other insects may not recognize the robber fly as a predator. Overall, mimicry enhances both its protection and hunting efficiency.
Robber flies use coloration to mimic bees or wasps, which are typically avoided by predators due to their stinging ability. This mimicry helps deter predators from attacking the robber fly, thus providing protection.
Manx robber fly was created in 1946.
the robber fly blends in by its background. it is called the robber fly because it blends in so good that it can still parts of your food
Dragon fly
how does the robber fly protect its self
You probably mean a robber fly, family Asilidae, they have a pretty long abdomen. Google it to be sure!
Robber flies live in soil or various decaying organic plants. They will refuse to live anywhere else and will eventually die if they cannot find the soil or plants.
they look like the tree bark because of their brown colour.
I think the robber fly is the most popular insect in America. It is just my opinion.
Everything smaller than them, and quite a few things larger than them, too. They've been seen muching away at massive dragonflies.
the same way they help a bird fly
I have also been looking up this very same information and maybe this can help you. The biggest known fly from the family Diptera (true flies) is Gauromydas heros . Good luck finding any pictures of it, though. There are many other large flies including the tiger bee flie, African bot flies, Horse flies, and robber flies which all can grow to substantial sized, for a fly.