Zodion Thick-headed Fly vs Northern Black Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zodion Thick-headed Fly | Northern Black Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zodion cinereum | Simulium venustum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Conopidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | North America |
| 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.
Northern Black Fly
A common biting black fly of northern forests and boreal streams. Larvae form dense colonies on submerged rocks in cold flowing water.
Did You Know?
Females can detect carbon dioxide exhaled by hosts from over 20 meters away.