Cluster Fly vs Ring-Legged Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cluster Fly | Ring-Legged Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pollenia rudis | Euborellia annulipes |
| Order | Diptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Anisolabididae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Parasites | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cluster Fly
A medium-sized, dark gray fly with golden-brown hairs on the thorax. In autumn, it gathers in large clusters inside buildings to hibernate, sometimes in the thousands.
Did You Know?
The larvae of this fly are earthworm parasites, burrowing into the worm through its skin and consuming it alive from the inside over several weeks.
Ring-Legged Earwig
A wingless earwig identified by the pale bands on its dark legs. It is a cosmopolitan species often found in greenhouses and tropical gardens.
Did You Know?
This earwig has been spread worldwide by human commerce and is now found on every inhabited continent.