Sunflower Maggot Fly vs Small-headed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunflower Maggot Fly | Small-headed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Strauzia longipennis | Ogcodes pallidipennis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Acroceridae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 4-8 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Parasitoids |
| 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.
Small-headed Fly
A round-bodied fly with a tiny head whose larva parasitizes spiders from the inside.
Did You Know?
The first-instar larva attaches to a passing spider and burrows inside to feed.