Bee Killer Robber Fly vs Golubatz Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Killer Robber Fly | Golubatz Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mallophora bomboides | Simulium colombaschense |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Blood Feeders |
| 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.
Golubatz Fly
A historically devastating European black fly named after the Serbian town of Golubac. Larvae develop in the fast waters of the Danube River system.
Did You Know?
In 1923, a massive emergence killed over 16,000 cattle, horses, and other livestock along the Danube in a single event.