Neotropical Robber Fly vs Australian Stiletto Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Robber Fly | Australian Stiletto Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ommatius orenoquensis | Anabarhynchus bilineatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Therevidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Neotropical Robber Fly
A slender tropical robber fly found in South American lowland forests. It hunts from leaf tips in the forest understory.
Did You Know?
The genus Ommatius is one of the most species-rich robber fly genera in the tropics.
Australian Stiletto Fly
A slender gray stiletto fly with two pale longitudinal stripes on the thorax and a distinctly tapered abdomen. It is commonly found resting on foliage or on the ground in bushland.
Did You Know?
Australia has an exceptionally high diversity of stiletto flies, with over 500 described species in the family.