Cylindrical Tachinid vs Sweat Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cylindrical Tachinid | Sweat Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cylindromyia brassicaria | Hydrotaea irritans |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cylindrical Tachinid
A slender, wasp-like parasitic fly with a narrow cylindrical abdomen. Parasitizes shieldbugs by laying eggs directly onto the host. Found in warm, flower-rich habitats.
Did You Know?
Its wasp-like appearance is a remarkable case of mimicry in a group of true flies.
Sweat Fly
A small dark fly attracted to perspiration on humans and livestock. It forms dense head-circling swarms in summer that can be extremely annoying.
Did You Know?
Swarms of these flies can reduce cattle weight gain by causing constant head-tossing behavior.