Australian March Fly vs Spotted Asparagus Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian March Fly | Spotted Asparagus Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bibio imitator | Crioceris duodecimpunctata |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Bibionidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 6-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Australian March Fly
A robust black bibionid fly that appears in large numbers during the Australian autumn. It has a hairy body and is a sluggish flyer, often seen resting on vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite sharing the common name with horse flies in Australia, march flies in the family Bibionidae are completely harmless.
Spotted Asparagus Beetle
A reddish-orange beetle with twelve black spots on its elytra. It is a pest of asparagus, with larvae feeding inside the berries.
Did You Know?
Unlike its relative the common asparagus beetle, its larvae feed inside the berries rather than on stems.