Bee Killer Robber Fly vs Conops Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Killer Robber Fly | Conops Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mallophora bomboides | Conops flavipes |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Conopidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 8-12mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Eastern United States from New England to Florida | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bee Killer Robber Fly
A large fuzzy robber fly that closely resembles a bumble bee in both appearance and buzzing flight. It perches on vegetation and launches aerial attacks on passing insects.
Did You Know?
Its bumble bee mimicry is so convincing that it can sit among real bees at flowers without being recognized as a predator.
Conops Fly
A wasp-mimicking fly with yellow legs and a narrow waist. Females parasitize adult bumblebees.
Did You Know?
Chases bumblebees in flight and forcefully deposits an egg inside the bee's abdomen during a brief mid-air grapple.