Long-snouted March Fly vs Australian Stiletto Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-snouted March Fly | Australian Stiletto Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bibio lanigerus | Anabarhynchus bilineatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Bibionidae | Therevidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Heathland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-snouted March Fly
A robust, hairy black march fly with a woolly thorax and relatively large body for the family. Adults emerge in spring and are frequently seen on hawthorn and blackthorn blossom.
Did You Know?
Bibionidae larvae are sometimes so abundant in pasture soil that they can damage grass roots, leaving brown patches.
Australian Stiletto Fly
A slender gray stiletto fly with two pale longitudinal stripes on the thorax and a distinctly tapered abdomen. It is commonly found resting on foliage or on the ground in bushland.
Did You Know?
Australia has an exceptionally high diversity of stiletto flies, with over 500 described species in the family.