Latrine Fly vs Snipe Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Latrine Fly | Snipe Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fannia scalaris | Rhagio scolopaceus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Fanniidae | Rhagionidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Scavengers | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Latrine Fly
A small fly that breeds in excrement and decaying organic matter in latrines and drains. It can cause urogenital myiasis when larvae enter the urinary tract.
Did You Know?
Its flattened, spiny larvae are among the few fly species documented to cause urinary myiasis in humans.
Snipe Fly
A slender, brownish fly with a pointed abdomen and spotted wings that typically perches head-down on tree trunks and fence posts. Adults are ambush predators of smaller insects.
Did You Know?
This fly characteristically rests head-down on vertical surfaces, earning it the folk name "down-looker fly," and lunges at passing prey from this position.