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robber fly

–noun
any of numerous swift-flying, often large, dipterous insects of the family Asilidae that are predaceous on other insects.

Origin:
1870–75
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robber fly  
n.  Any of various predatory flies of the family Asilidae, characteristically having long, bristly legs.
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