Australian Beefly Robber vs Snail-killing Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Beefly Robber | Snail-killing Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blepharotes coriarius | Tetanocera elata |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Sciomyzidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Beefly Robber
Australia's largest robber fly, heavily built with a dense covering of dark hair. It is a powerful predator capable of taking large beetles.
Did You Know?
It is so large and powerful that it has been observed catching and eating cicadas.
Snail-killing Fly
A wetland fly whose larvae are specialized predators or parasitoids of land snails. It has been investigated as a biocontrol agent for pest snails.
Did You Know?
Larvae enter the snail's shell and consume it alive over several days.