Stink Bug Tachinid vs Golden Dung Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stink Bug Tachinid | Golden Dung Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichopoda pennipes | Scathophaga stercoraria |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Scathophagidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Predators |
| Regions | North America, South America | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stink Bug Tachinid
A distinctive parasitic fly with a flattened orange abdomen and feathery legs. It attacks stink bugs and squash bugs in agricultural settings.
Did You Know?
Its fringed hind legs are thought to mimic bee pollen baskets, confusing predators.
Golden Dung Fly
A common furry yellow fly that gathers on fresh cow dung to mate and hunt.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely competitive and wrestle each other for access to females on dung pats.