Common Anchomenus vs Neotropical Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Anchomenus | Neotropical Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anchomenus dorsalis | Ommatius orenoquensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia, North Africa | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Anchomenus
A small, elegant ground beetle with metallic green elytra, a reddish-brown head, and pale legs. It is one of the most effective aphid predators in European cereal crops.
Did You Know?
Video studies have revealed it can consume an aphid in under 30 seconds and may eat more than 100 aphids per day during peak pest outbreaks in wheat fields.
Neotropical Robber Fly
A slender tropical robber fly found in South American lowland forests. It hunts from leaf tips in the forest understory.
Did You Know?
The genus Ommatius is one of the most species-rich robber fly genera in the tropics.