Hadda Beetle vs Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hadda Beetle | Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata | Tabanus bromius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 13-17 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan) | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hadda Beetle
A herbivorous ladybug with a pale orange body bearing 28 black spots, unlike most ladybugs which are predatory. It is a significant agricultural pest that skeletonizes the leaves of solanaceous crops.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ladybugs which are beneficial predators, this species is one of the few that is a plant pest, feeding on vegetable crops.
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.