Japanese Soldier Fly vs Horn Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Soldier Fly | Horn Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptecticus tenebrifer | Haematobia irritans |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Stratiomyidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Scavengers | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Soldier Fly
A slender soldier fly with a metallic greenish-black body and elongate antennae. It is commonly found near decaying organic matter in gardens and forests across East Asia.
Did You Know?
Like the black soldier fly, species of Ptecticus are being studied as potential bioconversion agents for organic waste.
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.