Dark Giant Horse Fly vs European Corn Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark Giant Horse Fly | European Corn Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tabanus sudeticus | Ostrinia nubilalis |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Pyralidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm | 26-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Northern Europe | Europe, North America, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dark Giant Horse Fly
The largest horse fly in the British Isles, dark brown with a robust build. Females deliver an extremely painful bite to livestock and humans.
Did You Know?
Its bite is considered the most painful of any European fly species.
European Corn Borer
A small yellowish-brown moth that is one of the most destructive crop pests in the world. Larvae bore into corn stalks, causing billions of dollars in damage annually.
Did You Know?
Female moths use two different pheromone strains, effectively creating reproductively isolated populations.