Bristly Tachinid vs Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bristly Tachinid | Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epalpus signifer | Drosophila melanogaster |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Drosophilidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bristly Tachinid
A bristly gray parasitic fly found across North America. It parasitizes a wide range of caterpillars including armyworms and cutworms.
Did You Know?
Females scatter tiny eggs on foliage, which are then accidentally swallowed by feeding caterpillars.
Fruit Fly
The most studied organism in genetics. Six Nobel Prizes have been awarded for research on this tiny fly. 75% of human disease genes have recognizable matches in its genome.
Did You Know?
The fruit fly shares 60% of its DNA with humans and 75% of human disease genes have a match in the fruit fly genome — making it invaluable for medical research.