Zodion Thick-headed Fly vs New Caledonian Monarch Fly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Zodion Thick-headed Fly New Caledonian Monarch Fly
Scientific Name Zodion cinereum Bactrocera umbrosa
Order Diptera Diptera
Family Conopidae Tephritidae
Size 5-8 mm 7-10 mm
Habitat Underground Orchards
Diet Nectar Feeders Fruit Feeders
Regions Europe, North America New Caledonia, Pacific Islands
Conservation Least Concern Not Evaluated

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.

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Did You Know?

Unlike larger conopids that tackle bumblebees, this species specializes in parasitizing smaller sweat bees and halictids.

New Caledonian Monarch Fly

A fruit fly found in New Caledonia and the western Pacific. It is a pest of breadfruit and jackfruit trees.

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Did You Know?

Males gather in large leks on fruit trees where they display to attract females.