Australian Owlfly vs Blue Bottle Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Owlfly | Blue Bottle Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Suhpalacsa flavipes | Calliphora vomitoria |
| Order | Neuroptera | Diptera |
| Family | Ascalaphidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 40-55 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Owlfly
A large Australian owlfly with smoky wings and yellow legs. Active at dusk in open eucalyptus woodland and dry grassland.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most commonly encountered owlflies at light traps across inland Australia.
Blue Bottle Fly
A large, metallic blue fly with a loud buzzing flight and prominent bristly body. It is one of the first insects to arrive on carrion and is extensively used in forensic entomology.
Did You Know?
Forensic scientists can determine time of death by analyzing the developmental stages of blow fly larvae found on human remains with accuracy down to hours.