Twin-spot Centurion vs Deer Fly (Chrysops)
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twin-spot Centurion | Deer Fly (Chrysops) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sargus bipunctatus | Chrysops silacea |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Stratiomyidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | West and Central Africa, Congo Basin |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Twin-spot Centurion
A metallic bronze-green soldier fly with two characteristic pale spots on the frons. It is one of the most common stratiomyids in Europe, found basking on ivy flowers in autumn.
Did You Know?
It is one of the last flies to be active in autumn, still visiting ivy flowers well into November.
Deer Fly (Chrysops)
A medium-sized fly with striking patterned wings and bright green eyes. It is the primary vector of Loa loa, the African eyeworm, in the rainforests of West and Central Africa. It bites during the day, especially around the forest canopy.
Did You Know?
The Loa loa worm it transmits can sometimes be seen migrating across the white of the eye, earning it the name 'African eyeworm'.