Summer Fishfly vs Black Soldier Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Summer Fishfly | Black Soldier Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chauliodes pectinicornis | Hermetia illucens |
| Order | Megaloptera | Diptera |
| Family | Corydalidae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America, South America, Central America, Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Summer Fishfly
A medium-sized fishfly emerging in summer with distinctive dark-veined wings and feathery antennae. Larvae develop in muddy stream bottoms.
Did You Know?
Unlike dobsonfly larvae that prefer fast-flowing water, summer fishfly larvae thrive in slow muddy pools and swamps.
Black Soldier Fly
A large, wasp-like fly with a shiny black body and translucent areas on the abdomen. Its larvae are extraordinarily efficient at converting organic waste into protein and fat.
Did You Know?
Black soldier fly larvae can reduce food waste mass by 95 percent in days, and the resulting protein-rich larvae are increasingly farmed as sustainable animal feed.