Giant Robber Fly vs Cape Mountain Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Robber Fly | Cape Mountain Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Promachus fitchii | Pseudosaga incerta |
| Order | Diptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 40-60mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Giant Robber Fly
A large, bristly predatory fly with powerful grasping legs and a sharp proboscis. It ambushes prey in mid-air with remarkable speed and precision, including insects larger than itself.
Did You Know?
Robber flies inject prey with saliva containing neurotoxins and digestive enzymes, liquefying the insides and then sucking them out.
Cape Mountain Katydid
A large predatory katydid with bold orange and blue-green warning colors. Found only on high mountain peaks in the Cape region. It is wingless and relies on chemical defenses.
Did You Know?
When threatened it curls up to display its bright warning colors and can secrete a noxious chemical from its body.