Scarlet Robber Fly vs Common Green Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet Robber Fly | Common Green Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Laphria flava | Anax junius |
| Order | Diptera | Odonata |
| Family | Asilidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 68-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scarlet Robber Fly
A bumblebee-mimicking robber fly covered in dense golden-yellow hair. It preys on insects visiting flowers at woodland edges.
Did You Know?
Its dense yellow pile makes it one of the most convincing bumblebee mimics among robber flies.
Common Green Darner
A large migratory dragonfly with a green thorax and blue abdomen found across North America. It undertakes multigenerational migrations spanning thousands of kilometers.
Did You Know?
Green darners migrate in swarms of millions from Canada to Mexico each autumn, with the return journey completed by their offspring the following spring.