Dark-edged Bee-fly vs Stable Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-edged Bee-fly | Stable Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombylius major discolor | Stomoxys calcitrans |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| 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.
Stable Fly
A blood-feeding fly that closely resembles the house fly but has a prominent piercing proboscis. It is a painful biter of livestock and humans.
Did You Know?
Unlike house flies, both males and females are blood feeders and deliver a painful bite.