Horn-faced Marsh Fly vs Small Yellow Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horn-faced Marsh Fly | Small Yellow Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dictya umbrarum | Cariblatta lutea |
| Order | Diptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Sciomyzidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Indoors |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Horn-faced Marsh Fly
A small yellowish marsh fly with patterned wings and prominent facial ridges. Larvae feed on decomposing aquatic snails in shallow wetland habitats.
Did You Know?
Sciomyzid flies are the only family of Diptera in which the larvae are obligate associates of mollusks.
Small Yellow Cockroach
A tiny pale yellowish cockroach found in the southeastern United States. It lives in leaf litter and is rarely encountered indoors.
Did You Know?
At only 5 mm long, it is one of the smallest cockroach species in North America.