Horse Fly vs Asian Giant Hornet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horse Fly | Asian Giant Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tabanus bovinus | Vespa mandarinia |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 45-55 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horse Fly
A large, stout fly with huge iridescent compound eyes that display rainbow patterns. Only females bite, using scissor-like mouthparts to slash skin and lap up blood.
Did You Know?
Horse fly eyes display stunning iridescent bands of color created by structural interference patterns, and scientists have used their anti-reflective eye structure to design better solar panels.
Asian Giant Hornet
The worlds largest hornet. A single colony can kill an entire hive of 30,000 honey bees in just a few hours. Their venom destroys red blood cells and can cause organ failure.
Did You Know?
Asian giant hornets can decapitate 40 honey bees per minute. Japanese honey bees defend themselves by swarming a hornet and vibrating to raise temperature to 47°C — killing it with heat.