Cylindrical Tachinid vs Subarctic Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cylindrical Tachinid | Subarctic Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cylindromyia brassicaria | Prionocera turcica |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Tipulidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 12-18 mm body length |
| Habitat | Heathland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cylindrical Tachinid
A slender, wasp-like parasitic fly with a narrow cylindrical abdomen. Parasitizes shieldbugs by laying eggs directly onto the host. Found in warm, flower-rich habitats.
Did You Know?
Its wasp-like appearance is a remarkable case of mimicry in a group of true flies.
Subarctic Crane Fly
A medium-sized crane fly with distinctive patterned wings and long, slender legs. Larvae develop in wet peatland soils. Adults are poor fliers and often rest on low vegetation in sheltered spots.
Did You Know?
The larvae of this crane fly can survive in waterlogged, low-oxygen peat soil by breathing through specialized anal papillae.