Spine-legged Robber Fly vs Cretan Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spine-legged Robber Fly | Cretan Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diogmites angustipennis | Boyeria cretensis |
| Order | Diptera | Odonata |
| Family | Asilidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 60-70 mm body |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Crete, Greece |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Cretan Hawker
A dragonfly endemic to the island of Crete, found only along a few shaded mountain streams. One of Europe's most range-restricted dragonflies. Threatened by water extraction.
Did You Know?
Found nowhere else on Earth except a few mountain streams on the island of Crete.