Broad Centurion Soldier Fly vs Sweet Itch Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad Centurion Soldier Fly | Sweet Itch Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chloromyia formosa | Culicoides obsoletus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Stratiomyidae | Ceratopogonidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Detritivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Broad Centurion Soldier Fly
A beautiful metallic green soldier fly with a broad, flattened abdomen and coppery reflections. Males are more blue-green while females appear more coppery-bronze.
Did You Know?
Males and females are so differently colored that they were originally described as separate species.
Sweet Itch Midge
A tiny dark biting midge with patterned wings that causes an allergic skin condition called sweet itch in horses. It breeds in moist, organically rich habitats.
Did You Know?
It is the primary vector of Bluetongue virus in livestock across Europe.