Tundra Robber Fly vs Scree Weta
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tundra Robber Fly | Scree Weta |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhadiurgus variabilis | Deinacrida connectens |
| Order | Diptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Anostostomatidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | Body 50-60 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, Scotland, northern Russia | New Zealand |
| 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.
Scree Weta
An alpine giant weta that lives among rocky scree fields at elevations above 1200 meters. It is remarkably cold-tolerant and can survive being frozen solid.
Did You Know?
It can survive being frozen at minus 5 degrees Celsius by using special ice-nucleating proteins in its blood.