Fleshfly (Dux) vs Ash Whitefly Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fleshfly (Dux) | Ash Whitefly Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarcophaga dux | Encarsia inaron |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sarcophagidae | Eulophidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 0.5-1 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands, Australia | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fleshfly (Dux)
A large gray flesh fly common across tropical Asia and the Pacific that is an important cause of wound myiasis and secondary myiasis of the ear and nose. Females deposit live larvae directly into wounds and body cavities. It is frequently associated with unsanitary conditions in tropical urban areas.
Did You Know?
Cases of aural myiasis caused by this fly, where larvae infest the ear canal, are regularly reported in tropical Asian hospitals.
Ash Whitefly Parasitoid
A minute parasitoid wasp that attacks whitefly nymphs on ash trees and other hosts. It was introduced to California to control the ash whitefly.
Did You Know?
It successfully eliminated ash whitefly as a pest in southern California within just a few years of introduction.