Thyridanthrax Bee Fly vs Spring Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thyridanthrax Bee Fly | Spring Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thyridanthrax fenestratus | Amphinemura sulcicollis |
| Order | Diptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Nemouridae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Detritivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa, Middle East | Europe |
| 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.
Spring Stonefly
A small dark stonefly that emerges in early spring in European streams. Nymphs are shredders of decomposing leaf litter in headwaters.
Did You Know?
Adults are among the first insects to appear each spring, sometimes emerging while snow still covers the banks.