Cinnamon Tachinid vs Banded Blackfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cinnamon Tachinid | Banded Blackfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adejeania vexatrix | Simulium ornatum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cinnamon Tachinid
A large, robust tachinid fly with reddish-brown coloring and prominent bristles. It is a common parasitoid of armyworm caterpillars in western North American grasslands.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the most important natural enemies of armyworm outbreaks in North American rangelands.
Banded Blackfly
A widespread European black fly species complex found in diverse stream types. Larvae filter-feed from silken pads attached to trailing vegetation and stones.
Did You Know?
Recent DNA studies revealed that what was considered one species is actually a complex of several cryptic species.