Alpine Snow Fly vs Copper-Bottom Blow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Snow Fly | Copper-Bottom Blow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chionea lutescens | Lucilia cuprina |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Limoniidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 3-5 mm body length | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Scavengers | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Central Europe | Australia, South Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alpine Snow Fly
A yellowish wingless crane fly found on snow in alpine regions. It breeds in soil beneath the snowpack where larvae feed on decaying matter.
Did You Know?
Adults emerge in midwinter and mate directly on the snow surface.
Copper-Bottom Blow Fly
A metallic green-gold blow fly that is the most destructive cause of sheep blowfly strike in Australia and South Africa. Females lay eggs in soiled wool, and larvae burrow into the skin, causing severe tissue destruction. It has developed resistance to multiple insecticides used for livestock protection.
Did You Know?
Australia loses over 170 million dollars annually to sheep blowfly strike caused by this species.