Fleshfly (Dux) vs New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fleshfly (Dux) | New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarcophaga dux | Eurycantha horrida |
| Order | Diptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Sarcophagidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 100-140 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands, Australia | Oceania |
| 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.
New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect
A robust, dark-colored stick insect densely covered in sharp tubercles and spines. It is nocturnal and hides in communal groups in crevices during the day.
Did You Know?
Groups of up to 20 individuals shelter together in the same crevice during the day, making them one of the most social stick insect species known.