Golden-belted Tachinid vs Golden Target Tortoise Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-belted Tachinid | Golden Target Tortoise Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectophasia crassipennis | Aspidomorpha miliaris |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | South and Southeast Asia |
| 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.
Golden Target Tortoise Beetle
A beautiful golden tortoise beetle with concentric dark markings on the elytra resembling a target or bullseye pattern. The expanded margins are translucent and amber-colored.
Did You Know?
Larvae carry a 'fecal fork' or 'caudal process' - a structure on their tail end that holds cast skins and excrement as a parasol-like shield.