Alpine Snow Fly vs Neotropical Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Snow Fly | Neotropical Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chionea lutescens | Ommatius orenoquensis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Limoniidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm body length | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Scavengers | Predators |
| Regions | Alps, Central Europe | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alpine Snow Fly
A yellowish wingless crane fly found on snow in alpine regions. It breeds in soil beneath the snowpack where larvae feed on decaying matter.
Did You Know?
Adults emerge in midwinter and mate directly on the snow surface.
Neotropical Robber Fly
A slender tropical robber fly found in South American lowland forests. It hunts from leaf tips in the forest understory.
Did You Know?
The genus Ommatius is one of the most species-rich robber fly genera in the tropics.