Cinnamon Tachinid vs European Cherry Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cinnamon Tachinid | European Cherry Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adejeania vexatrix | Rhagoletis cerasi |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Orchards |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
European Cherry Fruit Fly
A small black fly with distinctive wing banding that infests sweet and sour cherries. Larvae feed inside cherries, causing them to rot and drop.
Did You Know?
It is a textbook example of sympatric speciation, with host races on sweet and sour cherries.