Cederberg Heelwalker vs Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cederberg Heelwalker | Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Austrophasma cederbergense | Promachus rufipes |
| Order | Mantophasmatodea | Diptera |
| Family | Austrophasmatidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 15-30 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Meadows |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Africa, South Africa | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Cederberg Heelwalker
A predatory heelwalker found in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa. It is greenish-brown and well-camouflaged among fynbos shrubs.
Did You Know?
Females eat the male after mating, similar to praying mantises, despite being in an entirely different order.
Robber Fly
Aggressive aerial predators that catch other insects in flight. Inject prey with neurotoxic saliva that paralyzes and liquefies internal organs for consumption.
Did You Know?
Robber flies are such efficient aerial predators that they have been recorded catching dragonflies, wasps, and even other robber flies in mid-air.