Most observed native robber flies
Native to the US, by how plants support them, most observed first.
Plant eaters All
2 native animals that feed on plants, most observed first.
Flower visitors All
36 native pollinators and other flower visitors, most observed first.
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Northeastern Hammertail
Efferia aestuans
22,578 observations
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Eastern Lion Fly
Promachus rufipes
10,883 observations
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Maroon-legged Lion Fly
Promachus hinei
10,064 observations
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Plain-tailed Hanging Thief
Diogmites neoternatus
8,084 observations
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Golden-tailed Beebandit
Mallophora fautrix
6,833 observations
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Eastern Yellow-backed Laphria
Laphria thoracica
6,484 observations
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Common Micropanther
Atomosia puella
5,726 observations
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Sand Hammertail
Efferia albibarbis
4,419 observations
Sheltered animals All
1 native animals that nest or roost in plants, most observed first.
Other species All
334 native species with no plant ties on record, most observed first.
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Northern Triorla Triorla interrupta 4,041 observations
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False Bee-Killer
Promachus bastardii
2,872 observations
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Beelzebub Bee-eater
Mallophora leschenaulti
1,951 observations
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Cowboy Laphria
Laphria macquarti
1,692 observations
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Giant Prairie Robber Fly
Microstylum morosum
1,688 observations
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Three-banded Robber Fly
Stichopogon trifasciatus
1,677 observations
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Short-winged Marauder
Proctacanthus brevipennis
1,370 observations
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Yellow-thighed Bentbristle
Neoitamus flavofemoratus
1,350 observations