Elephant Stomach Bot Fly vs Golden-tabbed Robber Fly

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Attribute Elephant Stomach Bot Fly Golden-tabbed Robber Fly
Scientific Name Cobboldia elephantis Choerades marginatus
Order Diptera Diptera
Family Oestridae Asilidae
Size 14-18 mm 15-22mm
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Parasites Predators
Regions South and Southeast Asia Europe
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Elephant Stomach Bot Fly

A rare bot fly whose larvae develop in the stomachs of Asian elephants. Females lay eggs around the mouth of the elephant, and larvae migrate to the stomach. It is one of only a few bot flies specialized on elephants, and its biology is poorly understood.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the largest and rarest bot flies, and wild specimens are extremely difficult to collect due to their association with elephants.

Golden-tabbed Robber Fly

A large bristly brown robber fly with golden hair tufts that ambushes prey from sunny perches on logs.

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Did You Know?

Sits motionless on sun-warmed logs waiting for insects to fly past, then launches with explosive speed to intercept.