Reindeer Warble Fly vs Frog-legged Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Reindeer Warble Fly | Frog-legged Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypoderma tarandi | Sagra femorata |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Oestridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 18-30 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia, Arctic Canada, Alaska | South and Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Reindeer Warble Fly
A stout, furry fly that parasitizes reindeer and caribou. Females dart at reindeer to lay eggs on their legs. Larvae burrow through the skin and migrate through the body, creating warble lumps under the back skin.
Did You Know?
The buzzing of this fly causes reindeer to panic and stampede, and heavy infestations can reduce a reindeer's body weight by up to 25 percent.
Frog-legged Leaf Beetle
A large, metallic beetle with spectacular iridescent coloring ranging from deep blue to green, red, and purple. Males possess enormously swollen hind femora used in combat.
Did You Know?
The dramatic sexual dimorphism in leg size is one of the most extreme in beetles, with male hind legs being several times thicker than female legs.