Noon Fly vs Stalk-Eyed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Noon Fly | Stalk-Eyed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mesembrina meridiana | Teleopsis dalmanni |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Diopsidae |
| Size | 10-13mm | 6-10 mm body (eye span up to 25 mm) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Asia |
| 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.
Stalk-Eyed Fly
Males have eyes on the tips of long rigid stalks that can span wider than their body length. Females prefer males with wider eye spans, driving extreme sexual selection.
Did You Know?
Males compete by facing each other and comparing eye span — the wider-eyed male wins. Females prefer wide-eyed males because eye span indicates good genes.