Long-snouted March Fly vs Common Flower Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-snouted March Fly | Common Flower Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bibio lanigerus | Anthocoris nemorum |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Bibionidae | Anthocoridae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 3-4mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Common Flower Bug
A tiny brown bug that is a voracious predator of aphids, mites and psyllids. An important biological control agent.
Did You Know?
Despite its tiny size it can consume dozens of aphids per day and is widely used in integrated pest management.