Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly vs Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly | Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tabanus bromius | Coleomegilla maculata |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| 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.
Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle
An oblong, pink-red ladybird with twelve black spots found across North America. It is unusual among ladybirds because it also eats pollen and fungal spores.
Did You Know?
Up to 50% of its diet can be plant pollen, making it one of the most omnivorous ladybird species known.