Leaf-Footed Assassin Bug vs Window Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Leaf-Footed Assassin Bug | Window Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psytalla horrida | Scenopinus fenestralis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Scenopinidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Indoors |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | East Africa | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Leaf-Footed Assassin Bug
A fearsome-looking African assassin bug covered in spines and tubercles. It is one of the most heavily armored assassin bugs in the world.
Did You Know?
Its entire body is covered in spikes and ridges, earning it a reputation as one of the most intimidating insects in Africa.
Window Fly
A small shiny black fly often found on windowsills inside buildings. Its larvae are beneficial predators of carpet beetle and clothes moth larvae.
Did You Know?
Despite being found indoors, it is actually beneficial because its larvae eat destructive carpet beetles.