Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle vs Common House Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle | Common House Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anatis labiculata | Musca domestica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Common House Fly
One of the most widely distributed insects on Earth. Can taste with their feet, which have chemoreceptors. Capable of rapid reproduction with complete lifecycle in 7-10 days.
Did You Know?
House flies taste with their feet — they have over 100 taste receptors on each foot and can detect sugar just by landing on a surface.