Long-snouted March Fly vs Japanese Soldier Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-snouted March Fly | Japanese Soldier Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bibio lanigerus | Ptecticus tenebrifer |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Bibionidae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Scavengers |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia |
| 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.
Japanese Soldier Fly
A slender soldier fly with a metallic greenish-black body and elongate antennae. It is commonly found near decaying organic matter in gardens and forests across East Asia.
Did You Know?
Like the black soldier fly, species of Ptecticus are being studied as potential bioconversion agents for organic waste.