Conops Fly vs Common Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Conops Fly | Common Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conops flavipes | Tipula oleracea |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Conopidae | Tipulidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 15-25 mm body length |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Throughout North America, originally from Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Conops Fly
A wasp-mimicking fly with yellow legs and a narrow waist. Females parasitize adult bumblebees.
Did You Know?
Chases bumblebees in flight and forcefully deposits an egg inside the bee's abdomen during a brief mid-air grapple.
Common Crane Fly
A large gray-brown crane fly with extremely long fragile legs that often enters homes in autumn. Its larvae, called leatherjackets, are common turf pests.
Did You Know?
Despite being frequently mistaken for giant mosquitoes, crane flies cannot bite and most adults never eat at all.