Striped Deer Fly vs Bristly Tachinid Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Deer Fly | Bristly Tachinid Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysops vittatus | Nowickia ferox |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America from Canada to the southern United States | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Bristly Tachinid Fly
A large, heavily bristled tachinid fly with a gray-checkered pattern on the abdomen. It is conspicuously spiny and frequently visits flowers in late summer.
Did You Know?
Its exceptionally long and stiff bristles are thought to help prevent birds from swallowing it.