South African Robber Fly vs European Glow-Worm Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South African Robber Fly | European Glow-Worm Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alcimus tristrigatus | Phosphaenus hemipterus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 18-26 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
European Glow-Worm Click Beetle
A small European firefly with reduced wings in the male and completely wingless females. Both sexes produce faint bioluminescence.
Did You Know?
Males walk along the ground rather than flying, making them one of the few fireflies where males cannot fly at all.