Tropical Bat Fly vs Japanese Beetle Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Bat Fly | Japanese Beetle Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclopodia horsfieldi | Istocheta aldrichi |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nycteribiidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Orchards |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia | North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tropical Bat Fly
A bizarre wingless bat fly with extremely long spider-like legs and a flattened body. It is a specialist parasite of fruit bats in tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
Its legs are so long relative to its body that it can crawl rapidly through bat fur while maintaining grip during flight.
Japanese Beetle Tachinid
A parasitic fly introduced from Japan to North America specifically for Japanese beetle control. Females lay eggs on the beetle's thorax.
Did You Know?
White eggs visible on a Japanese beetle's thorax are a telltale sign of parasitism by this fly.