Slender Robber Fly vs Indian Tse Tse-like Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slender Robber Fly | Indian Tse Tse-like Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptogaster cylindrica | Hippobosca maculata |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Hippoboscidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh) |
| 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.
Indian Tse Tse-like Fly
A flattened, leathery ectoparasitic fly that feeds on the blood of horses, cattle, and dogs. It has powerful claws for gripping hair and feathers and moves sideways through the host's coat with ease.
Did You Know?
These flies are so tenacious that they can run sideways through animal fur and are extremely difficult to swat or remove.