Cylindrical Bark Hister vs Deer Bot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cylindrical Bark Hister | Deer Bot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Teretrius fabricii | Cephenemyia stimulator |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Histeridae | Oestridae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, North America (introduced) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cylindrical Bark Hister
A tiny, cylindrical hister beetle that lives under bark of dead trees. Its elongated shape allows it to follow bark beetle tunnels.
Did You Know?
It was intentionally introduced to North America from Europe to help control the smaller European elm bark beetle.
Deer Bot Fly
A parasitic fly that deposits larvae in the nostrils of roe deer. The larvae develop in the pharyngeal region before being sneezed out.
Did You Know?
Once erroneously claimed to fly at over 1,300 km/h, making it a famous example of scientific exaggeration.