Australian Stiletto Fly vs South African Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Stiletto Fly | South African Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anabarhynchus bilineatus | Alcimus tristrigatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Therevidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 18-26 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Australia | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Stiletto Fly
A slender gray stiletto fly with two pale longitudinal stripes on the thorax and a distinctly tapered abdomen. It is commonly found resting on foliage or on the ground in bushland.
Did You Know?
Australia has an exceptionally high diversity of stiletto flies, with over 500 described species in the family.
South African Robber Fly
A large, hairy robber fly endemic to southern Africa's fynbos and savanna. It perches conspicuously on shrubs while scanning for prey.
Did You Know?
Southern Africa harbors one of the richest robber fly faunas in the world.