Marbled Minor vs St Mark's Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Marbled Minor | St Mark's Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligia strigilis | Bibio johannis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Bibionidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 6-10mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Marbled Minor
A small, cryptically marked moth that is extremely variable in pattern. Part of a complex of similar-looking species that can only be reliably separated by dissection.
Did You Know?
Part of a notoriously difficult species complex where three species look almost identical.
St Mark's Fly
A small black fly that swarms in May. Males have large heads with huge eyes that almost meet on top.
Did You Know?
Often confused with the larger Bibio marci but emerges slightly later and has entirely dark legs.