Snail-killing Fly vs Broad Centurion Soldier Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snail-killing Fly | Broad Centurion Soldier Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetanocera elata | Chloromyia formosa |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sciomyzidae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Snail-killing Fly
A wetland fly whose larvae are specialized predators or parasitoids of land snails. It has been investigated as a biocontrol agent for pest snails.
Did You Know?
Larvae enter the snail's shell and consume it alive over several days.
Broad Centurion Soldier Fly
A beautiful metallic green soldier fly with a broad, flattened abdomen and coppery reflections. Males are more blue-green while females appear more coppery-bronze.
Did You Know?
Males and females are so differently colored that they were originally described as separate species.