|
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.