Broad Centurion Soldier Fly vs Australian Stiletto Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad Centurion Soldier Fly | Australian Stiletto Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chloromyia formosa | Anabarhynchus bilineatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Stratiomyidae | Therevidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Broad Centurion Soldier Fly
A beautiful metallic green soldier fly with a broad, flattened abdomen and coppery reflections. Males are more blue-green while females appear more coppery-bronze.
Did You Know?
Males and females are so differently colored that they were originally described as separate species.
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.