False Stable Fly vs Alpine Marsh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | False Stable Fly | Alpine Marsh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Muscina stabulans | Elgiva solicita |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Sciomyzidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 5-8 mm body length |
| Habitat | Farmland | Meadows |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | Europe, Alps |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
False Stable Fly
A robust fly resembling a large house fly with reddish-yellow patches at the wing base. Larvae can be facultative predators of other fly larvae.
Did You Know?
Its predatory larvae sometimes consume house fly larvae, making it an accidental biocontrol agent.
Alpine Marsh Fly
A snail-killing fly of wet alpine meadows and bogs. Its larvae are specialist predators of aquatic snails.
Did You Know?
Each larva can consume multiple snails during its development.