Painted Bee Fly vs Red-tailed Flesh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Bee Fly | Red-tailed Flesh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemipenthes morio | Sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Sarcophagidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Worldwide |
| 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.
Red-tailed Flesh Fly
A large gray flesh fly with a distinctive red-tipped abdomen. It deposits live larvae on meat, wounds, and feces.
Did You Know?
Unlike most flies, females give birth to live larvae rather than laying eggs.