Australian Sheep Blowfly vs Bazaar Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Sheep Blowfly | Bazaar Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calliphora augur | Musca sorbens |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Muscidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Sheep Blowfly
A large, dark blue blow fly endemic to Australia with a distinctive orange face and cheeks. It is one of the earliest colonizers of carrion in Australian conditions and is used in forensic entomology. Occasionally it contributes to secondary blowfly strike in sheep.
Did You Know?
Its bright orange face distinguishes it from other blue blow flies and makes it one of the most recognizable forensic indicator species in Australia.
Bazaar Fly
A tropical fly that feeds on eye and wound secretions, spreading trachoma. It is a major public health concern in developing tropical countries.
Did You Know?
It is the primary mechanical vector of trachoma, the world's leading infectious cause of blindness.