Dark-edged Bee-fly vs Sheep Nose Bot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-edged Bee-fly | Sheep Nose Bot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombylius major discolor | Oestrus ovis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Asia | Worldwide |
| 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.
Sheep Nose Bot Fly
A parasitic fly that shoots live larvae into the nostrils of sheep and goats while in flight. Larvae develop inside the nasal sinuses, causing distress to livestock.
Did You Know?
This fly does not lay eggs — it shoots live first-instar larvae directly into the nostrils of sheep while flying past at speed, a method called larviposition.