Cylindrical Tachinid vs Teratembiid Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cylindrical Tachinid | Teratembiid Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cylindromyia brassicaria | Teratembia geniculata |
| Order | Diptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Teratembiidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 6.0-9.0 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasites | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Teratembiid Web Spinner
A small web spinner found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has distinctively bent hind femora used for navigating silk tunnels.
Did You Know?
The bent knees of this web spinner act as anchors allowing it to brace inside its silk tunnels when threatened.