Yellow Fly vs Winged Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Fly | Winged Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diachlorus ferrugatus | Megacrania batesii |
| Order | Diptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Tabanidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 100-140mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeastern North America, Central America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Fly
A medium-sized yellowish horse fly notorious for its aggressive biting. It is particularly abundant in the coastal southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the most painful biting flies in the southeastern United States.
Winged Stick Insect
A large bright green stick insect with well-developed wings that can fly short distances. It feeds on pandanus palms along tropical coastlines. When threatened it sprays a peppermint-scented defensive chemical.
Did You Know?
It sprays a liquid that smells exactly like peppermint oil from glands in its thorax when threatened.