Cinnamon Tachinid vs Stink Bug Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cinnamon Tachinid | Stink Bug Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adejeania vexatrix | Trichopoda pennipes |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasites |
| Regions | North America | North America, South America |
| 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.
Stink Bug Tachinid
A distinctive parasitic fly with a flattened orange abdomen and feathery legs. It attacks stink bugs and squash bugs in agricultural settings.
Did You Know?
Its fringed hind legs are thought to mimic bee pollen baskets, confusing predators.