Common Stiletto Fly vs Cinnamon Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Stiletto Fly | Cinnamon Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thereva nobilitata | Adejeania vexatrix |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Therevidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Stiletto Fly
A slender, densely hairy fly with a pointed abdomen and silvery-white body hairs. Adults bask on sunlit leaves and bare ground, making short rapid flights when approached.
Did You Know?
Stiletto fly larvae are important biological control agents, feeding on root-eating pest larvae in sandy soils.
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.