Phasia Tachinid vs Long-snouted March Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Phasia Tachinid | Long-snouted March Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phasia hemiptera | Bibio lanigerus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Bibionidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Phasia Tachinid
A parasitic fly with distinctive dark-tipped wings that parasitizes shieldbug species. Males have broader wings than females. Adults visit flowers for nectar.
Did You Know?
Larvae develop inside living shieldbugs, eventually consuming and killing their hosts.
Long-snouted March Fly
A robust, hairy black march fly with a woolly thorax and relatively large body for the family. Adults emerge in spring and are frequently seen on hawthorn and blackthorn blossom.
Did You Know?
Bibionidae larvae are sometimes so abundant in pasture soil that they can damage grass roots, leaving brown patches.