Green Bottle Fly vs Picture-Winged Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Bottle Fly | Picture-Winged Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lucilia sericata | Delphinia picta |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Ulidiidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America, Africa, Oceania | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Bottle Fly
A brilliant metallic green fly with large red compound eyes. Medically, its sterile larvae are used in maggot debridement therapy to clean necrotic wounds.
Did You Know?
Medical-grade maggots of this species are approved by the FDA for wound treatment, as they eat only dead tissue and secrete natural antibiotics.
Picture-Winged Fly
A small fly with beautifully patterned wings that it waves in display like tiny semaphore flags. The wing patterns may serve in species recognition and courtship.
Did You Know?
When walking, it continuously waves its patterned wings in a mesmerizing display, resembling a tiny insect conductor leading an orchestra.