Copper-Bottom Blow Fly vs Bumblebee-mimicking Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Copper-Bottom Blow Fly | Bumblebee-mimicking Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lucilia cuprina | Jurinia frontalis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, South Africa, Asia | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Bumblebee-mimicking Tachinid
A large, furry tachinid fly that closely mimics a bumblebee with its dense covering of orange and black hairs. It is one of the hairiest of all tachinid flies.
Did You Know?
Unlike most tachinids that parasitize caterpillars, this species targets wood-boring beetle larvae.