Japanese Beetle Tachinid vs Golden-belted Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Beetle Tachinid | Golden-belted Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Istocheta aldrichi | Ectophasia crassipennis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | North America, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Beetle Tachinid
A parasitic fly introduced from Japan to North America specifically for Japanese beetle control. Females lay eggs on the beetle's thorax.
Did You Know?
White eggs visible on a Japanese beetle's thorax are a telltale sign of parasitism by this fly.
Golden-belted Tachinid
A colorful parasitic fly with golden-yellow markings and dark wing patches. Parasitizes shieldbugs and stink bugs. Often seen on umbellifer flowers.
Did You Know?
The conspicuous wing markings may be involved in mating displays among the otherwise cryptic tachinid flies.