Two-lined Leatherwing vs Golden-backed Snipe Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-lined Leatherwing | Golden-backed Snipe Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atalantycha bilineata | Chrysopilus thoracicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cantharidae | Rhagionidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Two-lined Leatherwing
A slender soldier beetle with pale yellowish-brown elytra bearing two faint darker lines. It is an active predator found on flowers and foliage in North American forests during spring.
Did You Know?
Despite their soft bodies and lack of hard wing covers, soldier beetles are fast fliers and active predators.
Golden-backed Snipe Fly
A striking fly with golden thoracic hairs and dark wings that rests head-down on foliage. Larvae are predators in soil and leaf litter.
Did You Know?
It characteristically rests on vegetation with its head pointed downward, ready to pounce on passing prey.