Red-footed Robber Fly vs Long-winged Fungus Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-footed Robber Fly | Long-winged Fungus Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dioctria rufipes | Macrocera stigma |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Mycetophilidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Long-winged Fungus Gnat
A delicate fungus gnat with unusually long antennae and slender patterned wings. It is often found in shaded damp woodland where it hunts small insects.
Did You Know?
Some Macrocera species have bioluminescent larvae, though less spectacularly than the cave glowworms.