Noon Fly vs Dark-winged Fungus Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Noon Fly | Dark-winged Fungus Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mesembrina meridiana | Sciara hemerobioides |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Mycetophilidae |
| Size | 10-13mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Noon Fly
A large stocky black fly with bright orange wing bases. It basks in sunshine on walls and fences at midday.
Did You Know?
Named for its habit of basking in the midday sun, often sitting motionless on warm surfaces around noon.
Dark-winged Fungus Gnat
A small, dark fungus gnat with smoky wings and long slender antennae. Its larvae are known for forming spectacular marching columns of thousands of individuals.
Did You Know?
Larvae form army-like processions of thousands marching in columns across forest floors, a phenomenon called 'Heerwurm' in German.