Cylindrical Tachinid vs Valenzuela Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cylindrical Tachinid | Valenzuela Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cylindromyia brassicaria | Valenzuela flavidus |
| Order | Diptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Caeciliusidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 2.0-3.0 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasites | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Valenzuela Barklouse
A common yellowish barklouse found on a wide range of trees and shrubs. It is one of the most abundant psocids in temperate regions.
Did You Know?
This species is so common that it appears in almost every barklouse survey conducted in Europe.