Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly vs Cheese Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly | Cheese Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis | Piophila casei |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Mydidae | Piophilidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 cm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Caves |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | United States | Cosmopolitan |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly
A large flower fly endemic to the Delhi Sands area of San Bernardino County, California. It was the first fly to be listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Did You Know?
Listing this fly in 1993 caused controversy when it delayed construction of a hospital in its habitat.
Cheese Skipper
A small fly whose larvae infest stored cheese, cured meats, and other protein-rich foods. Larvae can leap up to 15 cm by curling and snapping their bodies.
Did You Know?
Sardinian casu marzu cheese is deliberately infested with its larvae as a delicacy.