Giant Robber Fly vs Tiger Bee Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Robber Fly | Tiger Bee Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Promachus fitchii | Xenox tigrinus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Bombyliidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Parasitoids |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Tiger Bee Fly
A large, dramatic bee fly with boldly patterned black and white spotted wings. It is commonly seen flying around wooden structures where its host carpenter bees nest.
Did You Know?
Females hover at carpenter bee nest entrances and flick eggs inside while the bee is away foraging.