False Stable Fly vs Banded-wing Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | False Stable Fly | Banded-wing Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Muscina stabulans | Aeolothrips fasciatus |
| Order | Diptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Aeolothripidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 1.5-2.0 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Banded-wing Thrips
A predatory thrips with dark-banded wings commonly found on crop plants. It preys on pest thrips, mites, and small insects.
Did You Know?
Banded-wing thrips are among the most important natural enemies of pest thrips in North American alfalfa fields.