Mountain Robber Fly vs Indian Tse Tse-like Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Robber Fly | Indian Tse Tse-like Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Machimus rusticus | Hippobosca maculata |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Hippoboscidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm body length | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Mediterranean mountains | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mountain Robber Fly
A powerful aerial predator found in dry mountain meadows and rocky slopes. It catches other insects in flight with its spiny legs.
Did You Know?
It injects paralytic saliva into prey and digests them externally before consuming the liquefied contents.
Indian Tse Tse-like Fly
A flattened, leathery ectoparasitic fly that feeds on the blood of horses, cattle, and dogs. It has powerful claws for gripping hair and feathers and moves sideways through the host's coat with ease.
Did You Know?
These flies are so tenacious that they can run sideways through animal fur and are extremely difficult to swat or remove.