Stilt-legged Fly vs Striped Deer Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stilt-legged Fly | Striped Deer Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rainieria antennaepes | Chrysops vittatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Micropezidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America from Canada to the southern United States |
| 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.
Striped Deer Fly
A small deer fly with distinctive dark bands across its wings and bright green and gold patterned eyes. Females are persistent biters that circle the head and shoulders of hosts.
Did You Know?
Its compound eyes display iridescent green and gold zigzag patterns that fade to dull gray shortly after the fly dies.