Parasitic Bee Fly vs Red Soldier Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Parasitic Bee Fly | Red Soldier Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Winthemia rufopicta | Rhagonycha fulva |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Cantharidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Parasitic Bee Fly
A medium-sized tachinid fly that parasitizes armyworm caterpillars and other crop pest larvae. It is found across multiple continents.
Did You Know?
Females deposit multiple larvae on a single caterpillar but only one typically survives to maturity.
Red Soldier Beetle
A very common soldier beetle in Europe with orange-red elytra tipped in black. It is one of the most familiar beetles on hogweed and other umbellifer flowers.
Did You Know?
In the UK it is commonly known as the bloodsucker beetle, though it is completely harmless to humans.