Aquatic Crane Fly vs Green Bottle Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aquatic Crane Fly | Green Bottle Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Antocha saxicola | Lucilia sericata |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Limoniidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia, North America, Africa, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Aquatic Crane Fly
A small crane fly whose larvae build silken cases on submerged rocks in fast-flowing streams. Larvae are true aquatic inhabitants rather than semi-terrestrial.
Did You Know?
Larvae are among the few crane flies that are fully aquatic throughout development, never leaving the water.
Green Bottle Fly
A brilliant metallic green fly with large red compound eyes. Medically, its sterile larvae are used in maggot debridement therapy to clean necrotic wounds.
Did You Know?
Medical-grade maggots of this species are approved by the FDA for wound treatment, as they eat only dead tissue and secrete natural antibiotics.