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The red-footed cannibal fly (Promachus rufipes) is a big, dramatic insect that can be a little startling when you first notice it. Here’s what you’ll want to know about it: ⸻ 🪰 What It Is • A species of robber fly (family Asilidae), also nicknamed the “giant robber fly.” • One of the largest predatory flies in North America, reaching 1–1.25 inches long. • Recognizable by its reddish legs (feet), fuzzy beard (mystax), and strong, bristly body. ⸻ ⚔️ Behavior & Hunting • Fierce aerial predator: it

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