Greenhead Horse Fly vs Seaweed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greenhead Horse Fly | Seaweed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tabanus nigrovittatus | Coelopa frigida |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Coelopidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Greenhead Horse Fly
A coastal salt marsh horse fly with bright green eyes. It is the most abundant biting fly along the Atlantic coast of North America.
Did You Know?
Greenheads are so abundant in some coastal areas that they limit beach recreation in summer.
Seaweed Fly
A coastal fly whose larvae develop in rotting seaweed wrack on beaches. It forms massive swarms on strandlines that can annoy beachgoers.
Did You Know?
It is a model organism for studying sexual selection because larger males win more mating contests.