Long-winged Fungus Gnat vs Warble Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-winged Fungus Gnat | Warble Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrocera stigma | Hypoderma bovis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Mycetophilidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 13-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-winged Fungus Gnat
A delicate fungus gnat with unusually long antennae and slender patterned wings. It is often found in shaded damp woodland where it hunts small insects.
Did You Know?
Some Macrocera species have bioluminescent larvae, though less spectacularly than the cave glowworms.
Warble Fly
A large, hairy bee-like fly whose larvae migrate through the bodies of cattle for months before emerging from cysts in the back. Adults have vestigial mouthparts and cannot feed.
Did You Know?
The buzzing of a single warble fly approaching can cause an entire herd of cattle to stampede in panic, a behavior called gadding.