Window Fly vs Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Window Fly | Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scenopinus fenestralis | Drosophila melanogaster |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scenopinidae | Drosophilidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Window Fly
A small shiny black fly often found on windowsills inside buildings. Its larvae are beneficial predators of carpet beetle and clothes moth larvae.
Did You Know?
Despite being found indoors, it is actually beneficial because its larvae eat destructive carpet beetles.
Fruit Fly
The most studied organism in genetics. Six Nobel Prizes have been awarded for research on this tiny fly. 75% of human disease genes have recognizable matches in its genome.
Did You Know?
The fruit fly shares 60% of its DNA with humans and 75% of human disease genes have a match in the fruit fly genome — making it invaluable for medical research.