Golden Tachinid Fly vs Sand Wasp Strepsipteran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Tachinid Fly | Sand Wasp Strepsipteran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Archytas marmoratus | Paraxenos lugubris |
| Order | Diptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Xenidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 2.5-4.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Sand Wasp Strepsipteran
A strepsipteran parasite of sand wasps in the genus Bembix. It is found in sandy coastal areas where its host wasps nest.
Did You Know?
Parasitized sand wasps often have visibly protruding strepsipteran puparia between their abdominal segments.