South American Robber Fly vs Queensland Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Robber Fly | Queensland Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microstylum magnum | Bactrocera tryoni |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | South America, Central America | Australia, Pacific Islands |
| 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.
Queensland Fruit Fly
Australia's most economically damaging fruit fly with a reddish-brown body. It attacks a wide range of cultivated fruits and vegetables.
Did You Know?
Interstate quarantine zones in Australia exist largely to prevent its spread to fruit-growing regions.