Notch-horned Cleg vs Bumblebee-mimicking Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Notch-horned Cleg | Bumblebee-mimicking Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematopota pluvialis | Jurinia frontalis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Mountains |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Bumblebee-mimicking Tachinid
A large, furry tachinid fly that closely mimics a bumblebee with its dense covering of orange and black hairs. It is one of the hairiest of all tachinid flies.
Did You Know?
Unlike most tachinids that parasitize caterpillars, this species targets wood-boring beetle larvae.