Golden-belted Tachinid vs Christmas Island Blue Crab Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-belted Tachinid | Christmas Island Blue Crab Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectophasia crassipennis | Paramyia nitens |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Phoridae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Parasites | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Christmas Island |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Christmas Island Blue Crab Fly
A tiny fly found on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean associated with red crab migrations. It lays eggs on injured or dead crabs.
Did You Know?
During the annual red crab migration, these flies congregate in vast swarms along forest trails.