Fleshfly (Dux) vs Long-winged Fungus Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fleshfly (Dux) | Long-winged Fungus Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarcophaga dux | Macrocera stigma |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sarcophagidae | Mycetophilidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands, Australia | Europe |
| 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.
Long-winged Fungus Gnat
A delicate fungus gnat with unusually long antennae and slender patterned wings. It is often found in shaded damp woodland where it hunts small insects.
Did You Know?
Some Macrocera species have bioluminescent larvae, though less spectacularly than the cave glowworms.