Bat Fly vs Blue Bottle Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bat Fly | Blue Bottle Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Penicillidia conspicua | Calliphora vomitoria |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nycteribiidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 2-5 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bat Fly
A bizarre wingless fly that lives exclusively as an ectoparasite on bats. It has lost its wings entirely and scurries through bat fur like a spider.
Did You Know?
These flies have evolved to look and move like spiders, having completely lost their wings and flattened their bodies for life in bat fur.
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.