Window Gnat vs Hyllus Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Window Gnat | Hyllus Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sylvicola fenestralis | Dynastes hyllus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Anisopodidae | Dynastinae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 45-80 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Window Gnat
A small, delicate fly with dark-spotted wings often found resting on windows and walls. Larvae develop in fermenting organic matter and tree sap runs.
Did You Know?
Despite being one of the most commonly encountered flies on windows throughout Europe, this species remains largely unstudied and overlooked by entomologists.
Hyllus Beetle
A Central American Hercules-type beetle smaller than its famous relative. Males have proportionally shorter horns.
Did You Know?
They are found at higher elevations than most other Dynastes species in Central America.