Hairy Maggot Blow Fly vs Caenis Glider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Maggot Blow Fly | Caenis Glider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysomya rufifacies | Cymothoe caenis |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 50-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Asia, Americas | West Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Guinea) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hairy Maggot Blow Fly
A blow fly whose larvae have distinctive fleshy projections giving them a hairy appearance. Its predatory larvae feed on other maggot species on carrion.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are facultatively predatory and will cannibalize other maggot species sharing the same carcass.
Caenis Glider
A widespread West African forest butterfly with orange-tawny males and brownish females with white markings. It is commonly found along forest paths and in clearings. The flight is a characteristic slow glide.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most commonly encountered Cymothoe species and is often the first glider butterfly new visitors to West African forests observe.