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Slender Striped Robberfly

Leptogaster cylindrica

The Slender Striped Robberfly is a cool insect that loves to fly around and catch other bugs. With its long body and stripes, it looks like a tiny superhero of the sky!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Slender Striped Robberfly has a very thin, long body, often yellowish or brownish with subtle stripes. Its legs are notably long and delicate, making it look a bit like a stilt-walker. It possesses large, prominent eyes for spotting prey.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderDipteraFamilyAsilidaeGenusLeptogaster
Slender Striped Robberfly
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Slender Striped Robberfly

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Despite their fierce hunting skills, they are completely harmless to humans.

Even as a larva, this robberfly is a tiny predator, hunting in the soil!

Their giant eyes can see almost all around them, helping them never miss a meal!

They patiently wait on a leaf, then burst into action faster than a blink!

Special abilities

Ability

Airborne Acrobat

Slender Striped Robberfly can catch flying insects in mid-air because of its incredible agility and sharp vision.

Ability

Stealthy Hunter

Slender Striped Robberfly has a very slender body and long legs that help them blend in while waiting to ambush prey.

Ability

Paralyzing Bite

Slender Striped Robberfly can quickly paralyze its prey using special venom injected through its needle-like mouthpart.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
20-30 mm
Size
12-18 mm
Lifespan
20-60 days
Flight Speed
25 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

These agile hunters feast on other flying insects they skillfully catch in mid-air!

Age differences: Larvae hunt small invertebrates in the soil; adults hunt flying insects.

Primary Foods

  • Flies
  • Leafhoppers
  • Small moths
  • Mosquitoes

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Robberflies are not dangerous, but it's best to watch them from a distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slender Striped Robberfly's wingspan?

20-30 mm

How big is Slender Striped Robberfly?

12-18 mm

How long does Slender Striped Robberfly live?

20-60 days

How fast can Slender Striped Robberfly fly?

25 km/h

What does Slender Striped Robberfly eat?

These agile hunters feast on other flying insects they skillfully catch in mid-air!

Where is Slender Striped Robberfly usually found?

Grasslands

How does Slender Striped Robberfly hunt?

Ambush

How many legs does Slender Striped Robberfly have?

6

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