Hanging Thief Robber Fly vs Pea Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hanging Thief Robber Fly | Pea Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diogmites platypterus | Bruchus pisorum |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Worldwide in pea-growing regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Pea Weevil
A small brownish beetle that lays eggs on developing pea pods. The larva eats its way into a single pea and develops entirely inside it.
Did You Know?
Each larva consumes only one pea, leaving a perfectly round exit hole when it emerges.