Robber fly
An Example of Convergent Evolution
This robber fly (subfamily Asilinae, I think[1]) was hanging out on our mulberry bush. It didn’t move when S. broke off the branch and brought it inside, and I actually thought it was dead while I was photographing it. But then, after getting several good pictures, it suddenly flew off. It was the most cooperative subject I’ve had since the millipede (and the dead ones, of course). These are carnivorous flies that prey on other insects. I suppose they would be capable of biting people, too, but I’ve never had one try to bite me.