Conops Fly vs Latrine Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Conops Fly | Latrine Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conops flavipes | Fannia scalaris |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Conopidae | Fanniidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Wetlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Scavengers |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Conops Fly
A wasp-mimicking fly with yellow legs and a narrow waist. Females parasitize adult bumblebees.
Did You Know?
Chases bumblebees in flight and forcefully deposits an egg inside the bee's abdomen during a brief mid-air grapple.
Latrine Fly
A small fly that breeds in excrement and decaying organic matter in latrines and drains. It can cause urogenital myiasis when larvae enter the urinary tract.
Did You Know?
Its flattened, spiny larvae are among the few fly species documented to cause urinary myiasis in humans.