Golden-belted Tachinid vs Louse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-belted Tachinid | Louse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectophasia crassipennis | Hippobosca equina |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Hippoboscidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 7-8 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden-belted Tachinid
A colorful parasitic fly with golden-yellow markings and dark wing patches. Parasitizes shieldbugs and stink bugs. Often seen on umbellifer flowers.
Did You Know?
The conspicuous wing markings may be involved in mating displays among the otherwise cryptic tachinid flies.
Louse Fly
A flattened bloodsucking fly parasite of horses and cattle with powerful clawed legs for clinging to fur. Adults are incredibly tough and difficult to crush.
Did You Know?
Its body is so tough and flattened that it can withstand being stepped on by its horse host without injury.