Japanese Robber Fly vs Sunflower Maggot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Robber Fly | Sunflower Maggot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cophinopoda chinensis | Strauzia longipennis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Leaf Miners |
| Regions | East Asia | North America |
| 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.
Sunflower Maggot Fly
A picture-winged fruit fly whose larvae mine the stems of sunflowers. Adults have attractive amber-patterned wings.
Did You Know?
Despite being common, it rarely causes economic damage to commercial sunflower crops.