Australian Sheep Blowfly vs Black Blow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Sheep Blowfly | Black Blow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calliphora augur | Phormia regina |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | North America, Europe |
| 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.
Black Blow Fly
A dark metallic blow fly that is among the first insects to colonize a corpse. It is a key species in forensic entomology across North America.
Did You Know?
It can detect a dead body from over a mile away using chemoreceptors on its antennae.