Blandford Fly vs Gypsy Moth Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blandford Fly | Gypsy Moth Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Simulium posticatum | Compsilura concinnata |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Simuliidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blandford Fly
A notorious black fly that causes severe allergic reactions with its bite around the Blandford area of Dorset. Females need blood meals for egg development. Larvae develop in clean rivers.
Did You Know?
Named after Blandford Forum in Dorset where outbreaks of painful bites affect thousands of people each summer.
Gypsy Moth Tachinid
A parasitic fly introduced to North America from Europe to control gypsy moths. It has an extremely broad host range attacking over 200 insect species.
Did You Know?
Its introduction to North America is now considered a mistake because it devastated native silk moth populations.