Big-headed Fly vs Bee Killer Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Big-headed Fly | Bee Killer Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pipunculus campestris | Mallophora bomboides |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pipunculidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern United States from New England to Florida |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Big-headed Fly
A small fly with an enormously enlarged, almost entirely eye-covered spherical head. It hovers in vegetation searching for leafhopper hosts in which to parasitize.
Did You Know?
Its enormous eyes give it near-360-degree vision, allowing it to spot leafhoppers from any angle while hovering.
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.