Maritime Long-legged Fly vs Noisy Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Maritime Long-legged Fly | Noisy Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphrosylus praedator | Tachina fera |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Dolichopodidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 9-14 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Pacific Coast | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Maritime Long-legged Fly
A specialized marine intertidal fly that hunts on wave-splashed rocks and barnacles. It has a metallic greenish body and uniquely adapted legs for gripping wet rocky surfaces.
Did You Know?
It can remain submerged by waves for short periods, surviving in an air bubble trapped by its body hairs.
Noisy Tachinid
A large tawny-orange tachinid fly commonly found basking on vegetation in late summer. It parasitizes noctuid moth caterpillars in European habitats.
Did You Know?
It produces a loud buzzing sound in flight that is distinctly audible from several meters away.