Golden-tabbed Robber Fly vs Amami Rabbit Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-tabbed Robber Fly | Amami Rabbit Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Choerades marginatus | Ctenocephalides nakagawai |
| Order | Diptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Pulicidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Japan (Amami Islands) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Golden-tabbed Robber Fly
A large bristly brown robber fly with golden hair tufts that ambushes prey from sunny perches on logs.
Did You Know?
Sits motionless on sun-warmed logs waiting for insects to fly past, then launches with explosive speed to intercept.
Amami Rabbit Flea
A flea species associated with the endangered Amami rabbit on Amami-Oshima Island, Japan. Part of the unique fauna of the Amami Islands, which harbor many endemic species.
Did You Know?
This flea's fate is tied to that of the critically endangered Amami rabbit, one of the world's most primitive living rabbits found only on two small Japanese islands.