Window Fly vs Spotted Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Window Fly | Spotted Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scenopinus fenestralis | Nephrotoma appendiculata |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scenopinidae | Tipulidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 15-25 mm body length |
| Habitat | Indoors | Meadows |
| Diet | Predators | Scavengers |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, Western 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.
Spotted Crane Fly
A brightly marked yellow-and-black crane fly common across European meadows. Its leatherjacket larvae develop in soil, feeding on plant roots and decaying matter.
Did You Know?
Despite their wasp-like yellow-and-black markings, spotted crane flies are completely harmless and cannot sting.