Stable Fly vs Large Yellow-faced Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stable Fly | Large Yellow-faced Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stomoxys calcitrans | Hylaeus signatus |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stable Fly
A blood-feeding fly that closely resembles the house fly but has a prominent piercing proboscis. It is a painful biter of livestock and humans.
Did You Know?
Unlike house flies, both males and females are blood feeders and deliver a painful bite.
Large Yellow-faced Bee
One of the larger masked bees in Europe with prominent yellow face patches. It is a specialist on wild mignonette and reseda flowers.
Did You Know?
It depends on brownfield and wasteland habitats that are often viewed as ugly but actually support a rich bee diversity.