Phasia Tachinid vs Hanging Thief Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Phasia Tachinid | Hanging Thief Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phasia hemiptera | Diogmites platypterus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Phasia Tachinid
A parasitic fly with distinctive dark-tipped wings that parasitizes shieldbug species. Males have broader wings than females. Adults visit flowers for nectar.
Did You Know?
Larvae develop inside living shieldbugs, eventually consuming and killing their hosts.
Hanging Thief Robber Fly
A slender, elongate robber fly that hangs from vegetation by its front legs while feeding. It has long dangling legs and a distinctive hunting posture unlike most other asilids.
Did You Know?
It earns its name by dangling from a single leg while consuming prey, freeing the other legs for handling food.