Golden Tachinid Fly vs Pyrenean Snow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Tachinid Fly | Pyrenean Snow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Archytas marmoratus | Chionea belgica |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Limoniidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 3-4 mm body length |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Parasites | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Western Europe, Pyrenees, Belgium |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Golden Tachinid Fly
A large bristly parasitic fly with golden-brown hairs found across the Americas. It parasitizes armyworm and cutworm caterpillars in crops.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most important natural enemies of fall armyworm in North American agriculture.
Pyrenean Snow Fly
A rare wingless crane fly found on snow in the mountains of western Europe. It is smaller and darker than related snow fly species.
Did You Know?
It was first described from specimens collected in Belgium, giving it its name.