Red-footed Robber Fly vs Spine-legged Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-footed Robber Fly | Spine-legged Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dioctria rufipes | Diogmites angustipennis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America |
| 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.
Spine-legged Robber Fly
A slender amber-colored robber fly with conspicuously spined legs. It hunts from the ground in open sandy or rocky areas.
Did You Know?
Its heavily spined legs form a basket-like cage to trap prey in mid-air.