Scarlet Robber Fly vs Slack Creek Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet Robber Fly | Slack Creek Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Laphria flava | Lissotes menalcas |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 12-20mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Slack Creek Stag Beetle
A small glossy black stag beetle endemic to Tasmania. Males have modest but distinctly curved mandibles.
Did You Know?
It is found only in a tiny area of northeast Tasmania and is threatened by logging of its old-growth forest habitat.