Golden-tabbed Robber Fly vs Ant Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-tabbed Robber Fly | Ant Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Choerades marginatus | Thanasimus formicarius |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Cleridae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 7-10mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Ant Beetle
A brightly colored red and black bark beetle predator that mimics ants. It hunts bark beetles on pine trees.
Did You Know?
An important natural enemy of bark beetles used in integrated pest management of conifer forests.