Tiger Bee Fly vs Stable Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiger Bee Fly | Stable Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xenox tigrinus | Stomoxys calcitrans |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tiger Bee Fly
A large, dramatic bee fly with boldly patterned black and white spotted wings. It is commonly seen flying around wooden structures where its host carpenter bees nest.
Did You Know?
Females hover at carpenter bee nest entrances and flick eggs inside while the bee is away foraging.
Stable Fly
A blood-feeding fly that closely resembles the house fly but has a prominent piercing proboscis. It is a painful biter of livestock and humans.
Did You Know?
Unlike house flies, both males and females are blood feeders and deliver a painful bite.