Painted Bee Fly vs Big-headed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Bee Fly | Big-headed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemipenthes morio | Pipunculus campestris |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Pipunculidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Painted Bee Fly
A dark-bodied bee fly with characteristic half-blackened wings that give it a distinctive silhouette. It is commonly seen sunbathing on bare patches of ground in warm habitats.
Did You Know?
It is a hyperparasitoid, meaning its larvae parasitize the parasites of other insects.
Big-headed Fly
A small fly with an enormously enlarged, almost entirely eye-covered spherical head. It hovers in vegetation searching for leafhopper hosts in which to parasitize.
Did You Know?
Its enormous eyes give it near-360-degree vision, allowing it to spot leafhoppers from any angle while hovering.