Golden-belted Tachinid vs Ochraceum Black Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-belted Tachinid | Ochraceum Black Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectophasia crassipennis | Simulium ochraceum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 1.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Parasites | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Mexico, Guatemala, southern Mexico, Central America |
| 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.
Ochraceum Black Fly
A small orangish-brown black fly that is the principal vector of onchocerciasis in Central America and southern Mexico. It breeds in small, fast-running mountain streams. Biting activity peaks in the early morning and late afternoon in coffee-growing regions.
Did You Know?
The Americas are close to eliminating onchocerciasis thanks to mass ivermectin distribution targeting this vector's parasite.