Red-footed Robber Fly vs Caribbean Giant Centipede
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-footed Robber Fly | Caribbean Giant Centipede |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dioctria rufipes | Scolopendra alternans |
| Order | Diptera | Scolopendromorpha |
| Family | Asilidae | Scolopendridae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 150-200 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Red-footed Robber Fly
A slender, metallic-dark robber fly with conspicuous orange-red legs found in European woodlands. It specializes in ambushing small flies and midges from sunlit perches on leaves.
Did You Know?
It is one of the earliest robber flies to appear each year, often active from late spring when most other asilids are still developing.
Caribbean Giant Centipede
A large centipede found across the Caribbean islands with alternating dark and light body segments. It is an aggressive predator of insects and small vertebrates.
Did You Know?
It can deliver a painful venomous bite that causes intense local swelling.