Stink Bug Tachinid vs Sand Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stink Bug Tachinid | Sand Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichopoda pennipes | Phlebotomus papatasi |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Psychodidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Caves |
| Diet | Parasites | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | North America, South America | Africa, Asia, Europe |
| 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.
Sand Fly
A tiny, hairy, yellowish fly with large dark eyes and wings held in a V-shape above the body. Females feed on blood and are the primary vectors of leishmaniasis in the Old World.
Did You Know?
Sand flies are so small they can pass through standard mosquito netting, and they fly in short silent hops rather than sustained buzzing flight.