Sloe Bug vs South African Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sloe Bug | South African Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dolycoris baccarum | Alcimus tristrigatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 18-26 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sloe Bug
A medium-sized, purplish-brown shield bug with distinctive black and white banded antennae and a hairy body. It is common across Europe and feeds on a wide range of plants including sloe, hawthorn, and raspberry. The body has a dense covering of fine hairs.
Did You Know?
It is one of the hairiest shield bugs in Europe, covered in a dense fur of fine hairs that gives it a distinctly fuzzy appearance under magnification.
South African Robber Fly
A large, hairy robber fly endemic to southern Africa's fynbos and savanna. It perches conspicuously on shrubs while scanning for prey.
Did You Know?
Southern Africa harbors one of the richest robber fly faunas in the world.