Banded General Soldier Fly vs Sunflower Maggot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded General Soldier Fly | Sunflower Maggot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stratiomys potamida | Strauzia longipennis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Stratiomyidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Leaf Miners |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| 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.
Sunflower Maggot Fly
A picture-winged fruit fly whose larvae mine the stems of sunflowers. Adults have attractive amber-patterned wings.
Did You Know?
Despite being common, it rarely causes economic damage to commercial sunflower crops.