Parasitic Bee Fly vs Sweat Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Parasitic Bee Fly | Sweat Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Winthemia rufopicta | Hydrotaea irritans |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Europe, North America |
| 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.
Sweat Fly
A small dark fly attracted to perspiration on humans and livestock. It forms dense head-circling swarms in summer that can be extremely annoying.
Did You Know?
Swarms of these flies can reduce cattle weight gain by causing constant head-tossing behavior.