Slender Robber Fly vs Black-kneed Capsid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slender Robber Fly | Black-kneed Capsid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptogaster cylindrica | Blepharidopterus angulatus |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Miridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 5-6 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Slender Robber Fly
A delicate, narrow-bodied robber fly with an extremely slender abdomen. It hunts small insects among tall grass stems.
Did You Know?
Its thread-like abdomen makes it almost invisible when resting on grass stems.
Black-kneed Capsid
A slender, pale green mirid bug with distinctive black knee joints. It is a beneficial predator found in European apple orchards where it feeds on red spider mites. It is one of the most important natural enemies of fruit tree red spider mite.
Did You Know?
A single individual can consume over 100 spider mites per day, making it so effective that some orchardists manage their spraying programs to conserve this natural predator.