Stichopogon trifasciatus. An instantly recognizable robber fly. Mostly blue-gray with the multiple bands on the abdomen and though it looks large here, it is only about ten mm in length. Flies like a tiger beetle and, in fact, is often found with tigers in sandy open areas. Has a wide triangular space between the eyes unlike other robbers. Wary but sometimes occurs in impressive local numbers in good habitat.
