Golden-tabbed Robber Fly vs Swallow Louse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-tabbed Robber Fly | Swallow Louse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Choerades marginatus | Ornithomya avicularia |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Hippoboscidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Swallow Louse Fly
A flattened, brownish winged louse fly that parasitizes a wide range of bird species. It moves rapidly through feathers using its laterally compressed body and strong tarsal claws.
Did You Know?
It can parasitize over 30 different bird species, making it one of the most host-generalist hippoboscid flies.