Red-footed Robber Fly vs House Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-footed Robber Fly | House Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dioctria rufipes | Hylotrupes bajulus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 8–25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia |
| 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.
House Longhorn Beetle
A serious structural pest of softwood timber in buildings worldwide. Larvae can feed inside roof timbers for up to ten years before emerging.
Did You Know?
Larvae can be heard chewing inside timber, making rasping sounds that are audible through walls.