Bush Fly vs Raspberry Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bush Fly | Raspberry Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Musca vetustissima | Byturus tomentosus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Byturidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-4mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bush Fly
Australia's most iconic nuisance fly, swarming around faces to feed on moisture. It breeds in cattle dung across the Australian outback.
Did You Know?
The classic 'Aussie salute' — waving a hand in front of the face — exists because of this fly.
Raspberry Beetle
A small brownish-gold beetle whose larvae are the small white grubs found inside raspberries and blackberries.
Did You Know?
The small cream-colored grub found inside a raspberry you were about to eat is almost certainly this species.