Tundra Robber Fly vs Dimidiata Deer Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tundra Robber Fly | Dimidiata Deer Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhadiurgus variabilis | Chrysops dimidiata |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, Scotland, northern Russia | West and Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tundra Robber Fly
A medium-sized robber fly with a dark body and distinctive bristly face. It is an aerial predator that ambushes other flying insects from perches on rocks and low vegetation. Adults have powerful grasping legs.
Did You Know?
This robber fly catches prey in midair and injects digestive enzymes to liquefy the insect's insides before drinking them.
Dimidiata Deer Fly
A medium-sized deer fly with distinctly banded wings, found in West African rainforests. It serves as a secondary vector of Loa loa alongside C. silacea. Larvae develop in muddy swamp soils near forest streams.
Did You Know?
Wood smoke fires in villages are used traditionally to repel this fly, which is strongly attracted to dark moving objects.