Aquatic Snail-killing Fly vs Melon Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aquatic Snail-killing Fly | Melon Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sepedon sphegea | Zeugodacus cucurbitae |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sciomyzidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 5-9 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Asia, Africa, Pacific Islands, Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Aquatic Snail-killing Fly
A slender marsh fly with a distinctly pointed abdomen and yellowish-brown coloring. Larvae are aquatic predators of freshwater snails, attacking them underwater.
Did You Know?
A single larva may consume multiple snails during its development, making it an effective natural snail control agent.
Melon Fly
A reddish-yellow fruit fly that is a major pest of melons, cucumbers, and other cucurbits. It has spread from Asia to become invasive across tropical regions.
Did You Know?
Eradication of the melon fly from Okinawa was one of the most successful sterile insect programs in history.