Picture-Winged Fly vs European Thick-headed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Picture-Winged Fly | European Thick-headed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Delphinia picta | Myopa buccata |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Ulidiidae | Conopidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Picture-Winged Fly
A small fly with beautifully patterned wings that it waves in display like tiny semaphore flags. The wing patterns may serve in species recognition and courtship.
Did You Know?
When walking, it continuously waves its patterned wings in a mesmerizing display, resembling a tiny insect conductor leading an orchestra.
European Thick-headed Fly
A small reddish-brown conopid fly with a distinctively swollen face and downward-curving proboscis. It is commonly found basking on sunny tree trunks and fences in spring.
Did You Know?
It times its emergence with the spring flight period of its Andrena bee hosts, waiting on sunny surfaces to ambush them.