Aleochara Parasitoid Rove Beetle vs Bee Killer Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aleochara Parasitoid Rove Beetle | Bee Killer Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aleochara bilineata | Mallophora bomboides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Eastern United States from New England to Florida |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Aleochara Parasitoid Rove Beetle
A small, dark rove beetle whose larvae are parasitoids of cabbage root fly pupae. Adults are also active predators of fly eggs and small insects.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few beetles with parasitoid larvae, which develop inside and consume fly pupae from within.
Bee Killer Robber Fly
A large fuzzy robber fly that closely resembles a bumble bee in both appearance and buzzing flight. It perches on vegetation and launches aerial attacks on passing insects.
Did You Know?
Its bumble bee mimicry is so convincing that it can sit among real bees at flowers without being recognized as a predator.