Copper-Bottom Blow Fly vs European Seedcorn Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Copper-Bottom Blow Fly | European Seedcorn Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lucilia cuprina | Zabrus tenebrioides |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Carabidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, South Africa, Asia | Europe, Central 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.
European Seedcorn Ground Beetle
An unusual ground beetle that is herbivorous as an adult, feeding on cereal crops. Larvae are predatory and live in soil burrows.
Did You Know?
It is one of the very few ground beetles that is a crop pest rather than a beneficial predator.