Christmas Island Blue Crab Fly vs Coffin Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Christmas Island Blue Crab Fly | Coffin Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paramyia nitens | Conicera tibialis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Phoridae | Phoridae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Christmas Island | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Christmas Island Blue Crab Fly
A tiny fly found on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean associated with red crab migrations. It lays eggs on injured or dead crabs.
Did You Know?
During the annual red crab migration, these flies congregate in vast swarms along forest trails.
Coffin Fly
A tiny humpbacked fly capable of burrowing through soil to reach buried remains. It is of forensic importance as it can colonize remains inaccessible to other insects.
Did You Know?
It can burrow through over a meter of soil to reach a food source below ground.