Villa Bee Fly vs Golden Tachinid Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Villa Bee Fly | Golden Tachinid Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Villa hottentotta | Archytas marmoratus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Villa Bee Fly
A striking bee fly with dark-tipped wings and a stout, densely hairy body. Its larvae are parasitoids of moth caterpillars and pupae in the soil.
Did You Know?
Despite its fearsome appearance with dark smoky wings, it is a harmless nectar feeder that cannot bite or sting.
Golden Tachinid Fly
A large bristly parasitic fly with golden-brown hairs found across the Americas. It parasitizes armyworm and cutworm caterpillars in crops.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most important natural enemies of fall armyworm in North American agriculture.