Hairy Maggot Blow Fly vs Giant Eastern Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Maggot Blow Fly | Giant Eastern Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysomya rufifacies | Pedicia albivitta |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Pediciidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 20-30 mm body length |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Australia, Asia, Americas | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Giant Eastern Crane Fly
A large crane fly with long delicate legs and white-banded wing markings found near forest streams. Despite its mosquito-like appearance, it is completely harmless.
Did You Know?
Its aquatic larvae are voracious predators that hunt other insect larvae in cold forest streams.