Cheese Skipper vs Iberian Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cheese Skipper | Iberian Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Piophila casei | Harraphidia laufferi |
| Order | Diptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Piophilidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan | Spain, Portugal |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Cheese Skipper
A small fly whose larvae infest stored cheese, cured meats, and other protein-rich foods. Larvae can leap up to 15 cm by curling and snapping their bodies.
Did You Know?
Sardinian casu marzu cheese is deliberately infested with its larvae as a delicacy.
Iberian Snakefly
A snakefly endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, found in cork oak and pine woodlands. It is one of several snakefly species restricted to the western Mediterranean.
Did You Know?
The Iberian Peninsula is a hotspot for snakefly diversity, hosting more species per area than almost anywhere else.