Narcissus Bulb Fly vs Mexican Kissing Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Narcissus Bulb Fly | Mexican Kissing Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Merodon equestris | Triatoma dimidiata |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 24-32 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America (introduced), Oceania (introduced) | Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Narcissus Bulb Fly
A bumble bee-mimicking hoverfly that comes in multiple color forms matching different bumblebee species. Its larvae bore into and destroy daffodil and narcissus bulbs.
Did You Know?
It exists in multiple color forms, each mimicking a different bumblebee species found in the same habitat.
Mexican Kissing Bug
A major Chagas disease vector in Central America and Mexico found in both domestic and peridomestic habitats. Adults are attracted to lights and can fly into homes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few triatomine species that regularly invades homes by flying toward artificial lights.