Bristly Tachinid Fly vs Tinkerbell Fairyfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bristly Tachinid Fly | Tinkerbell Fairyfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nowickia ferox | Tinkerbella nana |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Mymaridae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 0.25 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Bristly Tachinid Fly
A large, heavily bristled tachinid fly with a gray-checkered pattern on the abdomen. It is conspicuously spiny and frequently visits flowers in late summer.
Did You Know?
Its exceptionally long and stiff bristles are thought to help prevent birds from swallowing it.
Tinkerbell Fairyfly
One of the smallest insects ever described, named after Peter Pans Tinker Bell. Discovered in Costa Rica in 2013. Measures only 0.25 mm in length.
Did You Know?
Named after the fairy Tinkerbell, this wasp is so tiny it can stand on the tip of a human hair — it was described in 2013 from specimens collected using specialized micro-traps.