Anchor Stink Bug vs Copper-Bottom Blow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Anchor Stink Bug | Copper-Bottom Blow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stiretrus anchorago | Lucilia cuprina |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Australia, South Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Anchor Stink Bug
A predatory stink bug that is one of North America's most colorful pentatomids, with highly variable patterns of red, blue, black, and white. It preys on beetle larvae, caterpillars, and other soft-bodied insects.
Did You Know?
It comes in dozens of strikingly different color patterns, making specimens from the same population look like different species.
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.