Thyridanthrax Bee Fly vs Mango Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thyridanthrax Bee Fly | Mango Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thyridanthrax fenestratus | Ceratitis cosyra |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Orchards |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa, Middle East | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Thyridanthrax Bee Fly
A bee fly with distinctive clear 'windows' in otherwise dark wings, found in sandy habitats across southern Europe. Larvae are parasitoids of tiger beetle and solitary wasp larvae.
Did You Know?
The translucent 'windows' in its dark wings may help break up its outline, camouflaging it against dappled sandy ground.
Mango Fruit Fly
A small, colorful fly with patterned wings that is one of the most destructive pests of mangoes in East Africa. Females lay eggs under the skin of ripening fruit.
Did You Know?
A single infested mango can contain dozens of larvae, and losses to fruit fly damage can exceed 80% of the harvest in unprotected orchards.