Silvius Horse Fly vs Snipe Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silvius Horse Fly | Snipe Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Silvius alpinus | Rhagio scolopaceus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Rhagionidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Central and Southern Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silvius Horse Fly
A small brownish horse fly found in mountain forests and alpine meadows. It is one of the few horse flies adapted to high-altitude habitats.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few horse fly species that thrives at altitudes above 1500 meters.
Snipe Fly
A slender, brownish fly with a pointed abdomen and spotted wings that typically perches head-down on tree trunks and fence posts. Adults are ambush predators of smaller insects.
Did You Know?
This fly characteristically rests head-down on vertical surfaces, earning it the folk name "down-looker fly," and lunges at passing prey from this position.