Ambush Bug vs Long-Palped Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ambush Bug | Long-Palped Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phymata americana | Dicranota bimaculata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Pediciidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ambush Bug
A small crab-like bug that waits motionless on flowers to ambush visiting pollinators.
Did You Know?
It can capture prey many times its own size with its powerful raptorial forelegs.
Long-Palped Crane Fly
A short-bodied crane fly whose predatory larvae inhabit gravel beds of clean streams. Larvae are active hunters among cobble interstices.
Did You Know?
Unlike most crane fly larvae, this species is an active predator rather than a detritivore.