Golden-tabbed Robber Fly vs Large Larch Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-tabbed Robber Fly | Large Larch Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Choerades marginatus | Nematus erichsonii |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 8-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Large Larch Sawfly
A gregarious defoliator of larch in European forests. Larvae feed in groups and can rapidly strip branches of needles.
Did You Know?
Defoliated larch trees produce a second flush of needles but suffer significant growth reduction.