Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly vs Cheese Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly | Cheese Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tabanus bromius | Piophila casei |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Piophilidae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Caves |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Cosmopolitan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly
A common European horse fly with distinctive banded eyes. It is one of the most frequent biters of cattle across Europe.
Did You Know?
Its compound eyes display brilliant iridescent bands that fade after death.
Cheese Skipper
A small fly whose larvae infest stored cheese, cured meats, and other protein-rich foods. Larvae can leap up to 15 cm by curling and snapping their bodies.
Did You Know?
Sardinian casu marzu cheese is deliberately infested with its larvae as a delicacy.