Golden-tabbed Robber Fly vs Snail-killing Fly Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-tabbed Robber Fly | Snail-killing Fly Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Choerades marginatus | Drilus flavescens |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Drilidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 7-15mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Snail-killing Fly Beetle
A brown beetle with soft elytra where males are winged but females are larviform and never develop wings. It specializes in hunting snails.
Did You Know?
The larva enters a snails shell and slowly consumes it alive over several days before pupating inside the empty shell.