Northern Black Fly vs Parasitic Bee Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Black Fly | Parasitic Bee Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Simulium venustum | Winthemia rufopicta |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Simuliidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America, Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Northern Black Fly
A common biting black fly of northern forests and boreal streams. Larvae form dense colonies on submerged rocks in cold flowing water.
Did You Know?
Females can detect carbon dioxide exhaled by hosts from over 20 meters away.
Parasitic Bee Fly
A medium-sized tachinid fly that parasitizes armyworm caterpillars and other crop pest larvae. It is found across multiple continents.
Did You Know?
Females deposit multiple larvae on a single caterpillar but only one typically survives to maturity.