Bordered White vs Screwworm Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bordered White | Screwworm Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bupalus piniaria | Cochliomyia hominivorax |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 32-40 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Central America, South America, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bordered White
A sexually dimorphic moth where males are white with brown borders and females are orange-brown. It is one of the most important defoliators of pine forests in Europe.
Did You Know?
Major outbreaks can defoliate thousands of hectares of pine forest in a single season.
Screwworm Fly
A devastating parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living tissue of warm-blooded animals. It was eradicated from North America using the sterile insect technique.
Did You Know?
The sterile male release program that eradicated it from the US is considered one of the greatest triumphs in pest control history.