Photo by Mike May

This robber fly is perched on a twig. What's he waiting for?

1. To warm up. Robber flies are extremely sluggish in the mornings.
2. A mate. He's advertising to potential mates that he is available.
3. The next-door neighbor. He's very territorial and chases off rivals.
4. Food. He robs other insects of their lives.

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