Conops Fly vs Gypsy Moth Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Conops Fly | Gypsy Moth Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conops flavipes | Compsilura concinnata |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Conopidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America, Asia |
| 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.
Gypsy Moth Tachinid
A parasitic fly introduced to North America from Europe to control gypsy moths. It has an extremely broad host range attacking over 200 insect species.
Did You Know?
Its introduction to North America is now considered a mistake because it devastated native silk moth populations.