Greenhead Horse Fly vs Tiger Bee Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greenhead Horse Fly | Tiger Bee Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tabanus nigrovittatus | Xenox tigrinus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Bombyliidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Eastern North America | 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.
Tiger Bee Fly
A large, dramatic bee fly with boldly patterned black and white spotted wings. It is commonly seen flying around wooden structures where its host carpenter bees nest.
Did You Know?
Females hover at carpenter bee nest entrances and flick eggs inside while the bee is away foraging.