Hornet robberfly  (Asilus crabroniformis)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

The hornet robberfly is found across Western Europe, and in some 50 - 100 scattered populations in southern England and Wales. It appears to be declining across the whole of its range.

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

This species requires unimproved grassland and heath, preferably grazed, as animal dung is known to play an important part in the robberfly's lifecycle.

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