Common Tiger Fly (Coenosia tigrina)

Common Tiger Fly, a reference photo — Photo: Janet Graham · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Coenosia tigrina, the hunter fly, killer fly, or common tiger fly, is a species of fly in the family Muscidae. Like other members of the genus, adults are predators that hunt flying insects, while larvae feed on earthworms. It is found in the Palearctic.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Common Tiger Fly being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Coenosia attenuata
Phaonia signata

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Muscidae
Genus: Coenosia
Species: Coenosia tigrina

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