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Wasp-mimic robber fly Neosaropogon princeps is a large robber fly with most convincing mimicry. They mimic our large wasps that paralyze and prey on spiders. <br />
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I noted that when in flight an audible buzz could be heard, to accompany the already convincing physical appearance. <br />
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Around 25 to 30 mm body length.  Asilidae,Australia,Diptera,Geotagged,Neosaropogon princeps,Summer,arthropod,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales,wasp-mimic robber fly Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Wasp-mimic robber fly

Neosaropogon princeps is a large robber fly with most convincing mimicry. They mimic our large wasps that paralyze and prey on spiders.

I noted that when in flight an audible buzz could be heard, to accompany the already convincing physical appearance.

Around 25 to 30 mm body length.

    comments (3)

  1. Wow, that's an impressive mimic! Nice spotting, Ruth! Posted 2 years ago
  2. I would never have picked it. Thanks for sharing Ruth Posted 2 years ago
  3. Stunning! Posted 2 years ago

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Neosaropogon princeps is a wasp-mimic robber fly in the family Asilidae.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Jan 31, 2023. Captured Jan 27, 2023 15:53 in 166 Merewether St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm