Copper-Bottom Blow Fly vs Black Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Copper-Bottom Blow Fly | Black Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lucilia cuprina | Chelisoches morio |
| Order | Diptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Chelisochidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, South Africa, Asia | Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Copper-Bottom Blow Fly
A metallic green-gold blow fly that is the most destructive cause of sheep blowfly strike in Australia and South Africa. Females lay eggs in soiled wool, and larvae burrow into the skin, causing severe tissue destruction. It has developed resistance to multiple insecticides used for livestock protection.
Did You Know?
Australia loses over 170 million dollars annually to sheep blowfly strike caused by this species.
Black Earwig
A glossy black earwig with reddish legs commonly found in tropical regions. It is often associated with banana plantations and palm trees.
Did You Know?
The black earwig has been spread throughout the tropics via the banana trade and is now pantropical in distribution.