Hanging Thief Robber Fly vs Giant Eastern Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hanging Thief Robber Fly | Giant Eastern Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diogmites platypterus | Pedicia albivitta |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Pediciidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 20-30 mm body length |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hanging Thief Robber Fly
A slender, elongate robber fly that hangs from vegetation by its front legs while feeding. It has long dangling legs and a distinctive hunting posture unlike most other asilids.
Did You Know?
It earns its name by dangling from a single leg while consuming prey, freeing the other legs for handling food.
Giant Eastern Crane Fly
A large crane fly with long delicate legs and white-banded wing markings found near forest streams. Despite its mosquito-like appearance, it is completely harmless.
Did You Know?
Its aquatic larvae are voracious predators that hunt other insect larvae in cold forest streams.