Golden-belted Tachinid vs Soldier Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-belted Tachinid | Soldier Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectophasia crassipennis | Odontomyia tigrina |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Parasites | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Soldier Fly
A brightly colored soldier fly with aquatic larvae that filter-feed in ponds.
Did You Know?
Larvae float at the surface and breathe through a rosette of hydrophobic tail hairs.