Noon Fly vs Alpine Marsh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Noon Fly | Alpine Marsh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mesembrina meridiana | Elgiva solicita |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Sciomyzidae |
| Size | 10-13mm | 5-8 mm body length |
| Habitat | Farmland | Meadows |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Alps |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Noon Fly
A large stocky black fly with bright orange wing bases. It basks in sunshine on walls and fences at midday.
Did You Know?
Named for its habit of basking in the midday sun, often sitting motionless on warm surfaces around noon.
Alpine Marsh Fly
A snail-killing fly of wet alpine meadows and bogs. Its larvae are specialist predators of aquatic snails.
Did You Know?
Each larva can consume multiple snails during its development.