Blue Bottle Fly vs Golden Dung Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Bottle Fly | Golden Dung Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calliphora vomitoria | Scathophaga stercoraria |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Scathophagidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Golden Dung Fly
A common furry yellow fly that gathers on fresh cow dung to mate and hunt.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely competitive and wrestle each other for access to females on dung pats.