Neotropical Robber Fly vs Thorn-legged Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Robber Fly | Thorn-legged Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ommatius orenoquensis | Aretaon asperrimus |
| Order | Diptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Asilidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 60-85mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Asia |
| 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.
Thorn-legged Stick Insect
A heavily armored stick insect covered in sharp thorns and spines across its entire body. Its brown coloring and spiny texture make it resemble thorny bark. Males are smaller and smoother than females.
Did You Know?
Its entire body is covered in such dense thorns that it feels like a cactus and is painful to handle carelessly.