Seaweed Fly vs Reindeer Nose Bot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Seaweed Fly | Reindeer Nose Bot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coelopa frigida | Cephenemyia trompe |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Coelopidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Heathland |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Seaweed Fly
A coastal fly whose larvae develop in rotting seaweed wrack on beaches. It forms massive swarms on strandlines that can annoy beachgoers.
Did You Know?
It is a model organism for studying sexual selection because larger males win more mating contests.
Reindeer Nose Bot Fly
A large, hairy, bee-like fly that squirts live larvae into the nostrils of reindeer. The larvae develop in the nasal passages and throat of the host. Adults resemble bumblebees and do not feed.
Did You Know?
This fly is one of the fastest insects in the world for its size, capable of pursuing running reindeer at speeds exceeding 40 kilometers per hour.