Fleshfly (Dux) vs Tricolored Fungus Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fleshfly (Dux) | Tricolored Fungus Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarcophaga dux | Lordithon trinotatus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Sarcophagidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands, Australia | Europe, Western Siberia |
| 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.
Tricolored Fungus Rove Beetle
A small, attractively patterned rove beetle with three dark spots on yellowish elytra, found exclusively on fungi. It is a specialist predator within the micro-ecosystem of decaying mushrooms.
Did You Know?
This beetle can detect the volatile chemicals produced by decomposing fungi from over 100 meters away.