Banded General Soldier Fly vs Japanese Beetle Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded General Soldier Fly | Japanese Beetle Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stratiomys potamida | Istocheta aldrichi |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Stratiomyidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded General Soldier Fly
A large, boldly marked soldier fly with a broad flat abdomen bearing yellow lateral markings. Its aquatic larvae are elongate and can breathe through a posterior spiracle at the water surface.
Did You Know?
Larvae can survive in heavily polluted water where most other aquatic insects cannot live.
Japanese Beetle Tachinid
A parasitic fly introduced from Japan to North America specifically for Japanese beetle control. Females lay eggs on the beetle's thorax.
Did You Know?
White eggs visible on a Japanese beetle's thorax are a telltale sign of parasitism by this fly.