Fleshfly (Dux) vs Australian Sheep Blowfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fleshfly (Dux) | Australian Sheep Blowfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarcophaga dux | Calliphora augur |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sarcophagidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Detritivores | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands, Australia | Australia |
| 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.
Australian Sheep Blowfly
A large, dark blue blow fly endemic to Australia with a distinctive orange face and cheeks. It is one of the earliest colonizers of carrion in Australian conditions and is used in forensic entomology. Occasionally it contributes to secondary blowfly strike in sheep.
Did You Know?
Its bright orange face distinguishes it from other blue blow flies and makes it one of the most recognizable forensic indicator species in Australia.