Noon Fly vs Seaweed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Noon Fly | Seaweed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mesembrina meridiana | Coelopa frigida |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Coelopidae |
| Size | 10-13mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | North Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America |
| 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.
Seaweed Fly
A coastal fly whose larvae develop in rotting seaweed wrack on beaches. It forms massive swarms on strandlines that can annoy beachgoers.
Did You Know?
It is a model organism for studying sexual selection because larger males win more mating contests.