Bluebottle Fly vs Blue Mountains Glowworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bluebottle Fly | Blue Mountains Glowworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calliphora vicina | Arachnocampa richardsae |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Mycetophilidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bluebottle Fly
A common metallic blue blowfly found in urban areas worldwide. Breeds in dead pigeons, rodents and meat. An important species in forensic entomology for estimating time of death.
Did You Know?
One of the most important forensic indicator species, helping police estimate time of death from larval development stage.
Blue Mountains Glowworm
An Australian bioluminescent fungus gnat closely related to the New Zealand glowworm. Its larvae hang from cave ceilings and rainforest overhangs, emitting a blue-green glow.
Did You Know?
Different Arachnocampa species emit slightly different colors of light, from blue-green to green-yellow.