Soldier Fly vs Hanging Thief Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Soldier Fly | Hanging Thief Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontomyia tigrina | Diogmites platypterus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Stratiomyidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Soldier Fly
A brightly colored soldier fly with aquatic larvae that filter-feed in ponds.
Did You Know?
Larvae float at the surface and breathe through a rosette of hydrophobic tail hairs.
Hanging Thief Robber Fly
A slender, elongate robber fly that hangs from vegetation by its front legs while feeding. It has long dangling legs and a distinctive hunting posture unlike most other asilids.
Did You Know?
It earns its name by dangling from a single leg while consuming prey, freeing the other legs for handling food.