False Stable Fly vs Seaweed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | False Stable Fly | Seaweed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Muscina stabulans | Coelopa frigida |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Coelopidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | North Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America |
| 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.
Seaweed Fly
A coastal fly whose larvae develop in rotting seaweed wrack on beaches. It forms massive swarms on strandlines that can annoy beachgoers.
Did You Know?
It is a model organism for studying sexual selection because larger males win more mating contests.