Banana Stalk Fly vs Autumn Horse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banana Stalk Fly | Autumn Horse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Telostylinus angusticollis | Tabanus autumnalis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Neriidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 16-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banana Stalk Fly
A slender long-legged fly from Australia whose body size depends on larval nutrition. Larger males pass on a size advantage to offspring even through a non-genetic pathway.
Did You Know?
Research on this species demonstrated transgenerational effects where paternal diet quality affected offspring body size without changes to DNA.
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.