Ornate Soldier Fly vs Notch-horned Cleg
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ornate Soldier Fly | Notch-horned Cleg |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontomyia ornata | Haematopota pluvialis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Stratiomyidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ornate Soldier Fly
A medium-sized soldier fly with a green and black patterned abdomen and a somewhat flattened body. Adults are sluggish fliers often found basking on waterside vegetation.
Did You Know?
Its aquatic larvae have a unique hydrophobic tail fringe that acts as a breathing snorkel at the water surface.
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.