Frit Fly vs Golden-tabbed Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Frit Fly | Golden-tabbed Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oscinella frit | Choerades marginatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Chloropidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 15-22mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, temperate worldwide | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Frit Fly
A tiny fly that is a major pest of oat crops and ryegrass. Larvae bore into plant stems causing 'dead heart'. Named from the Swedish word for grain. Multiple generations per year.
Did You Know?
Despite being only 1.5mm long, it can destroy entire crops of oats by killing the growing shoot inside each stem.
Golden-tabbed Robber Fly
A large bristly brown robber fly with golden hair tufts that ambushes prey from sunny perches on logs.
Did You Know?
Sits motionless on sun-warmed logs waiting for insects to fly past, then launches with explosive speed to intercept.