Autumn Horse Fly vs Biting Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Autumn Horse Fly | Biting Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tabanus autumnalis | Culicoides impunctatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Ceratopogonidae |
| Size | 16-22 mm | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Indoors |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Autumn Horse Fly
A large greyish horse fly active in late summer and autumn. It has striking green-banded eyes and a persistent biting habit.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few horse fly species that remains active well into October.
Biting Midge
A tiny, gray, blood-sucking fly notorious in Scotland and Scandinavia as the Highland midge. Swarms can be so dense they form visible clouds and drive people indoors.
Did You Know?
Highland midges are estimated to cost the Scottish tourism industry over 300 million pounds annually and were reportedly a factor in slowing the construction of the West Highland Railway.