Slender Robber Fly vs Deer Bot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slender Robber Fly | Deer Bot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptogaster cylindrica | Cephenemyia stimulator |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Parasites |
| 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.
Deer Bot Fly
A parasitic fly that deposits larvae in the nostrils of roe deer. The larvae develop in the pharyngeal region before being sneezed out.
Did You Know?
Once erroneously claimed to fly at over 1,300 km/h, making it a famous example of scientific exaggeration.