Scarlet Robber Fly vs Long-tailed Dance Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet Robber Fly | Long-tailed Dance Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Laphria flava | Rhamphomyia longicauda |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Empididae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 5-8mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | North 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.
Long-tailed Dance Fly
A small dark fly where females inflate their legs with air to appear larger during mating swarms. Males present nuptial gifts.
Did You Know?
Females inflate their legs with air bubbles to look larger and more impressive to choosy males in mating swarms.