European Cherry Fruit Fly vs St Mark's Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Cherry Fruit Fly | St Mark's Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhagoletis cerasi | Bibio johannis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Bibionidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 6-10mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Cherry Fruit Fly
A small black fly with distinctive wing banding that infests sweet and sour cherries. Larvae feed inside cherries, causing them to rot and drop.
Did You Know?
It is a textbook example of sympatric speciation, with host races on sweet and sour cherries.
St Mark's Fly
A small black fly that swarms in May. Males have large heads with huge eyes that almost meet on top.
Did You Know?
Often confused with the larger Bibio marci but emerges slightly later and has entirely dark legs.