Sunflower Maggot Fly vs Meadow Quedius
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunflower Maggot Fly | Meadow Quedius |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Strauzia longipennis | Quedius curtipennis |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sunflower Maggot Fly
A picture-winged fruit fly whose larvae mine the stems of sunflowers. Adults have attractive amber-patterned wings.
Did You Know?
Despite being common, it rarely causes economic damage to commercial sunflower crops.
Meadow Quedius
A common rove beetle of grasslands and meadows with shortened wing cases exposing the flexible abdomen. Found in grass tussocks and at the base of vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite having short wing cases, it can still fly by unfolding long membranous hindwings stored beneath them.