Horn Fly vs Common Bembidion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horn Fly | Common Bembidion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematobia irritans | Bembidion lampros |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horn Fly
A small blood-feeding fly that spends almost its entire life on cattle. It clusters at the base of horns and along the back and belly.
Did You Know?
Each fly feeds up to 40 times daily, and infestations of thousands per animal cause severe weight loss.
Common Bembidion
A tiny, metallic bronze ground beetle that is one of the most abundant carabids in European farmland. Despite its small size, it is a voracious predator of aphids and springtails.
Did You Know?
Studies have shown that populations of this tiny beetle can consume more aphids per hectare than all larger ground beetle species combined due to its sheer abundance.