Face Fly vs Stable Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Face Fly | Stable Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Musca autumnalis | Stomoxys calcitrans |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 7-8 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Face Fly
A non-biting muscid fly that feeds on secretions around the eyes and nose of cattle. It is a mechanical vector of the cattle pinkeye pathogen Moraxella bovis.
Did You Know?
It enters homes in large numbers each autumn to overwinter, hence the name autumnalis.
Stable Fly
A blood-feeding fly that closely resembles the house fly but has a prominent piercing proboscis. It is a painful biter of livestock and humans.
Did You Know?
Unlike house flies, both males and females are blood feeders and deliver a painful bite.