Yellow Fly vs Scarlet Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Fly | Scarlet Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diachlorus ferrugatus | Laphria flava |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southeastern North America, Central America | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Fly
A medium-sized yellowish horse fly notorious for its aggressive biting. It is particularly abundant in the coastal southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the most painful biting flies in the southeastern United States.
Scarlet Robber Fly
A bumblebee-mimicking robber fly covered in dense golden-yellow hair. It preys on insects visiting flowers at woodland edges.
Did You Know?
Its dense yellow pile makes it one of the most convincing bumblebee mimics among robber flies.