Banded General Soldier Fly vs Green Bottle Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded General Soldier Fly | Green Bottle Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stratiomys potamida | Lucilia sericata |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Stratiomyidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia, North America, Africa, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded General Soldier Fly
A large, boldly marked soldier fly with a broad flat abdomen bearing yellow lateral markings. Its aquatic larvae are elongate and can breathe through a posterior spiracle at the water surface.
Did You Know?
Larvae can survive in heavily polluted water where most other aquatic insects cannot live.
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.