Sweat Fly vs Macropis Cuckoo Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sweat Fly | Macropis Cuckoo Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrotaea irritans | Epeoloides coecutiens |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Melittidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe, Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Sweat Fly
A small dark fly attracted to perspiration on humans and livestock. It forms dense head-circling swarms in summer that can be extremely annoying.
Did You Know?
Swarms of these flies can reduce cattle weight gain by causing constant head-tossing behavior.
Macropis Cuckoo Bee
A rare cleptoparasitic bee that targets nests of Macropis oil-collecting bees. It was once thought extinct in North America before being rediscovered in Nova Scotia in 2002.
Did You Know?
Its dramatic rediscovery in North America after decades of presumed extinction made international conservation news.