Window Fly vs Mountain Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Window Fly | Mountain Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scenopinus fenestralis | Coccinella quinquepunctata |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scenopinidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, Northern Asia |
| 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.
Mountain Ladybird
A five-spotted ladybird commonly found in alpine meadows and mountain pastures. It is an active predator of aphids on alpine plants.
Did You Know?
Massive aggregations of this species have been observed on mountain summits during migration.