Spine-legged Robber Fly vs Broad Centurion Soldier Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spine-legged Robber Fly | Broad Centurion Soldier Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diogmites angustipennis | Chloromyia formosa |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spine-legged Robber Fly
A slender amber-colored robber fly with conspicuously spined legs. It hunts from the ground in open sandy or rocky areas.
Did You Know?
Its heavily spined legs form a basket-like cage to trap prey in mid-air.
Broad Centurion Soldier Fly
A beautiful metallic green soldier fly with a broad, flattened abdomen and coppery reflections. Males are more blue-green while females appear more coppery-bronze.
Did You Know?
Males and females are so differently colored that they were originally described as separate species.