Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle vs Secondary Screwworm Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle | Secondary Screwworm Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysomela tremula | Cochliomyia macellaria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 7-11 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Siberia | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle
A robust, convex beetle with dark metallic greenish-black to bronze elytra and irregular rows of punctures. It is closely associated with aspen and poplar trees.
Did You Know?
Populations of this beetle can reach outbreak levels in aspen plantations, completely stripping trees of their foliage.
Secondary Screwworm Fly
A blow fly that breeds in carrion and occasionally infests wounds in livestock. It is widely used in forensic studies in the Americas.
Did You Know?
Unlike the primary screwworm, it only feeds on dead tissue rather than living flesh.