Golden Dung Fly vs Hog Louse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Dung Fly | Hog Louse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scathophaga stercoraria | Haematopinus suis |
| Order | Diptera | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Scathophagidae | Haematopinidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden Dung Fly
A common furry yellow fly that gathers on fresh cow dung to mate and hunt.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely competitive and wrestle each other for access to females on dung pats.
Hog Louse
The largest louse found on domestic animals, exclusively parasitizing pigs. It feeds on blood and is most commonly found behind the ears and in skin folds.
Did You Know?
At up to 6 mm long, the hog louse is the largest sucking louse known, easily visible to the naked eye on infested pigs.