Banana Stalk Fly vs South American Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banana Stalk Fly | South American Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Telostylinus angusticollis | Microstylum magnum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Neriidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania | South America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banana Stalk Fly
A slender long-legged fly from Australia whose body size depends on larval nutrition. Larger males pass on a size advantage to offspring even through a non-genetic pathway.
Did You Know?
Research on this species demonstrated transgenerational effects where paternal diet quality affected offspring body size without changes to DNA.
South American Robber Fly
A large, elongate robber fly from tropical regions with a slender abdomen and long spiny legs. It hunts from exposed perches and can catch large prey relative to its body size.
Did You Know?
Some tropical Asilidae species are among the largest predatory flies in the world, rivaling small dragonflies in wingspan.