Phasia Tachinid vs Horn-faced Marsh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Phasia Tachinid | Horn-faced Marsh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phasia hemiptera | Dictya umbrarum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Sciomyzidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Wetlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Phasia Tachinid
A parasitic fly with distinctive dark-tipped wings that parasitizes shieldbug species. Males have broader wings than females. Adults visit flowers for nectar.
Did You Know?
Larvae develop inside living shieldbugs, eventually consuming and killing their hosts.
Horn-faced Marsh Fly
A small yellowish marsh fly with patterned wings and prominent facial ridges. Larvae feed on decomposing aquatic snails in shallow wetland habitats.
Did You Know?
Sciomyzid flies are the only family of Diptera in which the larvae are obligate associates of mollusks.