Green Chironomid vs Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Chironomid | Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tanytarsus pallidicornis | Tabanus bromius |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Chironomidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 13-17 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Chironomid
A small greenish midge common in clean flowing water habitats. Larvae build portable silk tubes attached to stone surfaces.
Did You Know?
Males form dense aerial mating swarms at dusk that resemble rising columns of smoke above waterways.
Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly
A common European horse fly with distinctive banded eyes. It is one of the most frequent biters of cattle across Europe.
Did You Know?
Its compound eyes display brilliant iridescent bands that fade after death.