Conops Fly vs Triatoma gerstaeckeri
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Conops Fly | Triatoma gerstaeckeri |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conops flavipes | Triatoma gerstaeckeri |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Conopidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 20-26 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Texas, Northern Mexico |
| 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.
Triatoma gerstaeckeri
The most common kissing bug in Texas, frequently found infected with Trypanosoma cruzi. It inhabits woodrat nests and readily enters peridomestic structures.
Did You Know?
Over 50% of individuals collected in Texas have been found naturally infected with the Chagas disease parasite.