South American Robber Fly vs Nuttall Blister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Robber Fly | Nuttall Blister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microstylum magnum | Lytta nuttalli |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America, Central America | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
South American Robber Fly
A large, elongate robber fly from tropical regions with a slender abdomen and long spiny legs. It hunts from exposed perches and can catch large prey relative to its body size.
Did You Know?
Some tropical Asilidae species are among the largest predatory flies in the world, rivaling small dragonflies in wingspan.
Nuttall Blister Beetle
A brilliant metallic purple-blue blister beetle found in the prairies and grasslands of western North America. Adults congregate on legume flowers in large numbers.
Did You Know?
Periodic mass outbreaks can strip entire fields of alfalfa flowers within days.