Congo Floor Maggot Fly vs Japanese Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Congo Floor Maggot Fly | Japanese Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Auchmeromyia senegalensis | Carabus insulicola |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Carabidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 22-30 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Congo Floor Maggot Fly
A yellowish-brown blow fly whose larvae are unique among Diptera in being temporary ectoparasites that feed on sleeping humans. Larvae live in the dirt floors of huts and emerge at night to feed on the blood of sleeping people, then retreat into the floor. Adults do not bite.
Did You Know?
It is the only known fly whose larvae feed on human blood like a bedbug, making it a unique case of larval hematophagy.
Japanese Ground Beetle
A large, dark beetle with coppery-bronze elytra found in Japanese mountain forests. It is flightless and shows considerable variation between island populations.
Did You Know?
Isolated populations on different Japanese islands have diverged into distinct colour forms, making them popular among collectors.