Dark-edged Bee-fly vs Melon Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-edged Bee-fly | Melon Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombylius major discolor | Zeugodacus cucurbitae |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Asia, Africa, Pacific Islands, Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dark-edged Bee-fly
A subspecies of the bee-fly with slightly different wing patterning found in eastern populations.
Did You Know?
Hovers at spring flowers with its long rigid proboscis extended, looking remarkably like a furry hummingbird.
Melon Fly
A reddish-yellow fruit fly that is a major pest of melons, cucumbers, and other cucurbits. It has spread from Asia to become invasive across tropical regions.
Did You Know?
Eradication of the melon fly from Okinawa was one of the most successful sterile insect programs in history.