Noisy Tachinid vs Common Malaria Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Noisy Tachinid | Common Malaria Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachina fera | Anopheles quadrimaculatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 9-14 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Common Malaria Mosquito
A freshwater mosquito that was the primary malaria vector in the eastern United States. Larvae float horizontally at the water surface in slow-moving waters.
Did You Know?
It is named for the four dark spots on each wing that distinguish it from other Anopheles species.