Emerald Ash Borer vs Hairy Maggot Blow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Ash Borer | Hairy Maggot Blow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrilus planipennis | Chrysomya rufifacies |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Asia, North America (invasive) | Australia, Asia, Americas |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Emerald Ash Borer
One of the most destructive invasive insects in North America. Native to Asia, it has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees since its detection in Michigan in 2002.
Did You Know?
The emerald ash borer has killed over 100 million ash trees in North America — the economic damage exceeds $10 billion and threatens to eliminate an entire tree genus.
Hairy Maggot Blow Fly
A blow fly whose larvae have distinctive fleshy projections giving them a hairy appearance. Its predatory larvae feed on other maggot species on carrion.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are facultatively predatory and will cannibalize other maggot species sharing the same carcass.