Owlfly vs Australian Beefly Robber
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Owlfly | Australian Beefly Robber |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libelloides coccajus | Blepharotes coriarius |
| Order | Neuroptera | Diptera |
| Family | Ascalaphidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm body, 50 mm wingspan | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Owlfly
Dragonfly-like neuropterans with large eyes and clubbed antennae. Fast aerial predators that catch prey in flight. Often found in Mediterranean meadows at dusk.
Did You Know?
Owlflies look like a hybrid between a dragonfly and a butterfly — they have large dragonfly-like eyes with striking clubbed antennae found nowhere else in the insect world.
Australian Beefly Robber
Australia's largest robber fly, heavily built with a dense covering of dark hair. It is a powerful predator capable of taking large beetles.
Did You Know?
It is so large and powerful that it has been observed catching and eating cicadas.