Dark-edged Bee-fly vs Bush Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-edged Bee-fly | Bush Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombylius major discolor | Musca vetustissima |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dark-edged Bee-fly
A subspecies of the bee-fly with slightly different wing patterning found in eastern populations.
Did You Know?
Hovers at spring flowers with its long rigid proboscis extended, looking remarkably like a furry hummingbird.
Bush Fly
Australia's most iconic nuisance fly, swarming around faces to feed on moisture. It breeds in cattle dung across the Australian outback.
Did You Know?
The classic 'Aussie salute' — waving a hand in front of the face — exists because of this fly.