Copper-Bottom Blow Fly vs Oriental Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Copper-Bottom Blow Fly | Oriental Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lucilia cuprina | Bactrocera dorsalis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, South Africa, Asia | Asia, Africa, Pacific Islands |
| 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.
Oriental Fruit Fly
A highly polyphagous tropical fruit fly attacking over 400 host plant species. It is one of the most economically damaging invasive insects worldwide.
Did You Know?
It attacks more host plant species than any other fruit fly, with over 400 recorded hosts.