Long-Horned Xiphydriid vs European Thick-headed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-Horned Xiphydriid | European Thick-headed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xiphydria prolongata | Myopa buccata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Xiphydriidae | Conopidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-Horned Xiphydriid
A slender wood wasp with an exceptionally long neck region and thread-like antennae. The body is dark brown with scattered pale markings.
Did You Know?
Xiphydriid species in East Asia show greater diversity than in any other region, suggesting this may be the family's center of origin.
European Thick-headed Fly
A small reddish-brown conopid fly with a distinctively swollen face and downward-curving proboscis. It is commonly found basking on sunny tree trunks and fences in spring.
Did You Know?
It times its emergence with the spring flight period of its Andrena bee hosts, waiting on sunny surfaces to ambush them.