Robber Fly (specifically a Bee-mimicking Robber Fly)

Open areas such as meadows, gardens, and edges of forests where sun-drenched perches and abundant prey are available.

Carnivorous predator; primarily hunts other insects in flight, including bees, wasps, beetles, and grasshoppers.

They are ambush predators that wait on perches to snatch prey mid-air. After capture, they inject a paralyzing saliva to liquefy the victim's insides. They often mimic the appearance and sound of bees/wasps for protection against predators.

Highly beneficial for the ecosystem as natural pest control. They are generally not aggressive to humans but can deliver a painful bite if handled roughly; they have no venom harmful to humans.