Inland Floodwater Mosquito vs Noisy Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Inland Floodwater Mosquito | Noisy Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aedes vexans | Tachina fera |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 9-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide except Antarctica | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Inland Floodwater Mosquito
One of the most widespread and abundant mosquitoes globally, with a brownish body and narrow white bands on the hind tarsi. It is a major nuisance pest that emerges in massive numbers after flooding or heavy rains. It is a competent vector of Rift Valley fever virus and various encephalitis viruses.
Did You Know?
Its eggs can remain dormant in dry soil for years, hatching simultaneously after flooding to produce enormous swarms.
Noisy Tachinid
A large tawny-orange tachinid fly commonly found basking on vegetation in late summer. It parasitizes noctuid moth caterpillars in European habitats.
Did You Know?
It produces a loud buzzing sound in flight that is distinctly audible from several meters away.