Stilt-legged Fly vs Bumblebee-mimicking Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stilt-legged Fly | Bumblebee-mimicking Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rainieria antennaepes | Jurinia frontalis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Micropezidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stilt-legged Fly
A slender fly with banded legs that it waves to mimic parasitoid wasp antennae.
Did You Know?
It waves its front legs continuously to resemble an ichneumon wasp walking on four legs.
Bumblebee-mimicking Tachinid
A large, furry tachinid fly that closely mimics a bumblebee with its dense covering of orange and black hairs. It is one of the hairiest of all tachinid flies.
Did You Know?
Unlike most tachinids that parasitize caterpillars, this species targets wood-boring beetle larvae.