Zodion Thick-headed Fly vs Horn Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zodion Thick-headed Fly | Horn Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zodion cinereum | Haematobia irritans |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Conopidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Zodion Thick-headed Fly
A small, grayish-brown conopid fly with a slightly swollen head and prominent proboscis. It is commonly found on flowers where it stalks small bees and wasps for parasitism.
Did You Know?
Unlike larger conopids that tackle bumblebees, this species specializes in parasitizing smaller sweat bees and halictids.
Horn Fly
A small blood-feeding fly that spends almost its entire life on cattle. It clusters at the base of horns and along the back and belly.
Did You Know?
Each fly feeds up to 40 times daily, and infestations of thousands per animal cause severe weight loss.