Elephant Stomach Bot Fly vs Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elephant Stomach Bot Fly | Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cobboldia elephantis | Anatis labiculata |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Oestridae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Parasites | Omnivores |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Elephant Stomach Bot Fly
A rare bot fly whose larvae develop in the stomachs of Asian elephants. Females lay eggs around the mouth of the elephant, and larvae migrate to the stomach. It is one of only a few bot flies specialized on elephants, and its biology is poorly understood.
Did You Know?
It is one of the largest and rarest bot flies, and wild specimens are extremely difficult to collect due to their association with elephants.
Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle
One of the largest North American ladybirds with white or grey elytra bearing fifteen dark spots. It is a canopy-dwelling species found mainly in coniferous forests.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it releases a pungent alkaloid-laden hemolymph from its leg joints as a defense.