Fruit Fly vs Horn-faced Marsh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fruit Fly | Horn-faced Marsh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drosophila melanogaster | Dictya umbrarum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Drosophilidae | Sciomyzidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fruit Fly
The most studied organism in genetics. Six Nobel Prizes have been awarded for research on this tiny fly. 75% of human disease genes have recognizable matches in its genome.
Did You Know?
The fruit fly shares 60% of its DNA with humans and 75% of human disease genes have a match in the fruit fly genome — making it invaluable for medical research.
Horn-faced Marsh Fly
A small yellowish marsh fly with patterned wings and prominent facial ridges. Larvae feed on decomposing aquatic snails in shallow wetland habitats.
Did You Know?
Sciomyzid flies are the only family of Diptera in which the larvae are obligate associates of mollusks.