Notch-horned Cleg vs Barn Swallow Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Notch-horned Cleg | Barn Swallow Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematopota pluvialis | Oeciacus vicarius |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Notch-horned Cleg
A grey horse fly with mottled wings that approaches silently before biting. It is one of the most common biting flies in Europe.
Did You Know?
Unlike most horse flies, the cleg approaches completely silently, landing and biting before being noticed.
Barn Swallow Bug
A cimicid ectoparasite of cliff swallows and barn swallows in North America. It can bite humans in buildings after swallow nests are abandoned.
Did You Know?
Swallow colonies may abandon heavily infested nesting sites and relocate to parasite-free locations.