Lesser House Fly vs Mydas Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser House Fly | Mydas Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fannia canicularis | Gauromydas heros |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Fanniidae | Mydidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 40-60 mm body |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Scavengers | Detritivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Lesser House Fly
A small greyish fly often seen flying in circles beneath ceiling lights indoors. It breeds in decaying organic matter and is a secondary forensic indicator.
Did You Know?
Males are well known for hovering in a fixed triangular flight pattern beneath indoor light fixtures.
Mydas Fly
The largest fly in the world at up to 60 mm long with a 100 mm wingspan. A wasp mimic with black body and orange-red markings. Larvae develop in ant nests.
Did You Know?
At 6 cm long with a 10 cm wingspan, this is the worlds largest fly — it mimics a spider wasp so convincingly that even entomologists can be fooled at first glance.