Coffin Fly vs Notch-horned Cleg
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coffin Fly | Notch-horned Cleg |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conicera tibialis | Haematopota pluvialis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Phoridae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coffin Fly
A tiny humpbacked fly capable of burrowing through soil to reach buried remains. It is of forensic importance as it can colonize remains inaccessible to other insects.
Did You Know?
It can burrow through over a meter of soil to reach a food source below ground.
Notch-horned Cleg
A grey horse fly with mottled wings that approaches silently before biting. It is one of the most common biting flies in Europe.
Did You Know?
Unlike most horse flies, the cleg approaches completely silently, landing and biting before being noticed.