Horn Fly vs Green Bean Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horn Fly | Green Bean Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematobia irritans | Diapherodes gigantea |
| Order | Diptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Muscidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 120-175 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Central America |
| 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.
Green Bean Stick Insect
A large, thick-bodied bright green stick insect from the Caribbean. Females are heavy and wingless while males are slender with long functional wings.
Did You Know?
Despite their cumbersome size, male green bean stick insects are capable of sustained flight and will readily fly to lights at night during the breeding season.