New Caledonian Monarch Fly vs Horn-faced Marsh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Caledonian Monarch Fly | Horn-faced Marsh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bactrocera umbrosa | Dictya umbrarum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Sciomyzidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Wetlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | New Caledonia, Pacific Islands | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
New Caledonian Monarch Fly
A fruit fly found in New Caledonia and the western Pacific. It is a pest of breadfruit and jackfruit trees.
Did You Know?
Males gather in large leks on fruit trees where they display to attract females.
Horn-faced Marsh Fly
A small yellowish marsh fly with patterned wings and prominent facial ridges. Larvae feed on decomposing aquatic snails in shallow wetland habitats.
Did You Know?
Sciomyzid flies are the only family of Diptera in which the larvae are obligate associates of mollusks.