Japanese Robber Fly vs Banded General Soldier Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Robber Fly | Banded General Soldier Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cophinopoda chinensis | Stratiomys potamida |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Robber Fly
A large East Asian robber fly with powerful raptorial legs. It preys on cicadas and large beetles in montane forests.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few flies capable of overpowering and killing adult cicadas.
Banded General Soldier Fly
A large, boldly marked soldier fly with a broad flat abdomen bearing yellow lateral markings. Its aquatic larvae are elongate and can breathe through a posterior spiracle at the water surface.
Did You Know?
Larvae can survive in heavily polluted water where most other aquatic insects cannot live.