Coral Hairstreak vs Australian Sheep Blowfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coral Hairstreak | Australian Sheep Blowfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Satyrium titus | Calliphora augur |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 25-32 mm wingspan | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Canada and most of the United States except the deep south | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coral Hairstreak
A tailless hairstreak butterfly with a row of bright coral-red spots along the hindwing margin. Its brown wings lack the delicate tails typical of other hairstreaks.
Did You Know?
Unlike most hairstreaks, it completely lacks tail-like extensions on its hindwings.
Australian Sheep Blowfly
A large, dark blue blow fly endemic to Australia with a distinctive orange face and cheeks. It is one of the earliest colonizers of carrion in Australian conditions and is used in forensic entomology. Occasionally it contributes to secondary blowfly strike in sheep.
Did You Know?
Its bright orange face distinguishes it from other blue blow flies and makes it one of the most recognizable forensic indicator species in Australia.