Golden-belted Tachinid vs Aquatic Snail-killing Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-belted Tachinid | Aquatic Snail-killing Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectophasia crassipennis | Sepedon sphegea |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Sciomyzidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 5-9 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Wetlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden-belted Tachinid
A colorful parasitic fly with golden-yellow markings and dark wing patches. Parasitizes shieldbugs and stink bugs. Often seen on umbellifer flowers.
Did You Know?
The conspicuous wing markings may be involved in mating displays among the otherwise cryptic tachinid flies.
Aquatic Snail-killing Fly
A slender marsh fly with a distinctly pointed abdomen and yellowish-brown coloring. Larvae are aquatic predators of freshwater snails, attacking them underwater.
Did You Know?
A single larva may consume multiple snails during its development, making it an effective natural snail control agent.