Stable Fly vs Tiger Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stable Fly | Tiger Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stomoxys calcitrans | Nephrotoma flavescens |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Tipulidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 13-18 mm body length |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| 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.
Tiger Crane Fly
A striking yellow crane fly with bold black stripes on the thorax. Adults are commonly found basking on sunny foliage in summer.
Did You Know?
Its bold yellow and black thoracic stripes make it the most colorful European crane fly.