Australian Water Scavenger Beetle vs Lesser House Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Water Scavenger Beetle | Lesser House Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sternolophus marginicollis | Fannia canicularis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Hydrophilidae | Fanniidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Indoors |
| Diet | Scavengers | Scavengers |
| Regions | Australia, Southeast Asia | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Water Scavenger Beetle
A medium-sized water scavenger beetle found throughout Australia and parts of Southeast Asia. It is attracted to lights at night and commonly flies between water bodies.
Did You Know?
It can produce an audible stridulation by rubbing its abdomen against the elytra when handled.
Lesser House Fly
A small greyish fly often seen flying in circles beneath ceiling lights indoors. It breeds in decaying organic matter and is a secondary forensic indicator.
Did You Know?
Males are well known for hovering in a fixed triangular flight pattern beneath indoor light fixtures.