Spine-legged Robber Fly vs Long-winged Fungus Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spine-legged Robber Fly | Long-winged Fungus Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diogmites angustipennis | Macrocera stigma |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Mycetophilidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| 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.
Long-winged Fungus Gnat
A delicate fungus gnat with unusually long antennae and slender patterned wings. It is often found in shaded damp woodland where it hunts small insects.
Did You Know?
Some Macrocera species have bioluminescent larvae, though less spectacularly than the cave glowworms.