Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly vs Horn-faced Marsh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly | Horn-faced Marsh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tabanus bromius | Dictya umbrarum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Sciomyzidae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America |
| 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.
Horn-faced Marsh Fly
A small yellowish marsh fly with patterned wings and prominent facial ridges. Larvae feed on decomposing aquatic snails in shallow wetland habitats.
Did You Know?
Sciomyzid flies are the only family of Diptera in which the larvae are obligate associates of mollusks.