Tiger Crane Fly vs Bristly Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiger Crane Fly | Bristly Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nephrotoma flavescens | Epalpus signifer |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tipulidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 13-18 mm body length | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tiger Crane Fly
A striking yellow crane fly with bold black stripes on the thorax. Adults are commonly found basking on sunny foliage in summer.
Did You Know?
Its bold yellow and black thoracic stripes make it the most colorful European crane fly.
Bristly Tachinid
A bristly gray parasitic fly found across North America. It parasitizes a wide range of caterpillars including armyworms and cutworms.
Did You Know?
Females scatter tiny eggs on foliage, which are then accidentally swallowed by feeding caterpillars.