Hornet robberfly
Enw gwyddonol: Asilus crabroniformis
With black-and-yellow markings, the Hornet robberfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it perches in the open, waiting for its own prey.
Species information
Ystadegau
Body length: 2.5cmStatws cadwraethol
Priority species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.