Didius Blue Morpho vs Screwworm Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Didius Blue Morpho | Screwworm Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Morpho didius | Cochliomyia hominivorax |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 130-150 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | South America (Peru) | Central America, South America, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Didius Blue Morpho
One of the largest Morpho butterflies, with a wingspan reaching up to 150 mm. The males display brilliant metallic blue upperwings, while the underwings are brown with prominent eyespots. Found in cloud forests of Peru at elevations between 800 and 1800 meters.
Did You Know?
The iridescent blue color is not from pigment but from microscopic scales that refract light, a principle now used in anti-counterfeiting technology.
Screwworm Fly
A devastating parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living tissue of warm-blooded animals. It was eradicated from North America using the sterile insect technique.
Did You Know?
The sterile male release program that eradicated it from the US is considered one of the greatest triumphs in pest control history.