any idea what type of bug this is?

brengolio · July 18, 2016

First time I've ever seen this one.
Don't know whether to kill or leave it alone.

chlorophile · July 18, 2016

I'm pretty sure that's a robber fly, and if so, it's a beneficial insect.

brengolio · July 19, 2016

chlorophile
You pegged it
Interesting insect, seems it will prey on good and bad bugs
Thanks

July 18, 2016	#2
chlorophile Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: westbrook ct Posts: 28	I'm pretty sure that's a robber fly, and if so, it's a beneficial insect.

July 19, 2016	#3
brengolio Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: prairieville la Posts: 132	chlorophile You pegged it Interesting insect, seems it will prey on good and bad bugs Thanks