Flesh Fly vs South American Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flesh Fly | South American Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarcophaga carnaria | Microstylum magnum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sarcophagidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | South America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flesh Fly
A large gray fly with three black longitudinal stripes on the thorax and a checkered abdomen. Unlike most flies, females give birth to live larvae rather than laying eggs.
Did You Know?
Flesh flies are larviparous, depositing live first-instar maggots directly onto food sources, giving their offspring a developmental head start over egg-laying competitors.
South American Robber Fly
A large, elongate robber fly from tropical regions with a slender abdomen and long spiny legs. It hunts from exposed perches and can catch large prey relative to its body size.
Did You Know?
Some tropical Asilidae species are among the largest predatory flies in the world, rivaling small dragonflies in wingspan.