Painted Soldier Fly vs Golubatz Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Soldier Fly | Golubatz Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sargus cuprarius | Simulium colombaschense |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Stratiomyidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Painted Soldier Fly
A brilliantly metallic coppery-green soldier fly with a slender body and clear wings. It basks on sunlit vegetation and is often seen on hogweed and other umbellifers.
Did You Know?
Its metallic sheen changes color depending on the viewing angle, a phenomenon called structural coloration.
Golubatz Fly
A historically devastating European black fly named after the Serbian town of Golubac. Larvae develop in the fast waters of the Danube River system.
Did You Know?
In 1923, a massive emergence killed over 16,000 cattle, horses, and other livestock along the Danube in a single event.