Hairy Maggot Blow Fly vs Merus Malaria Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Maggot Blow Fly | Merus Malaria Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysomya rufifacies | Anopheles merus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Culicidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Asia, Americas | East African coast, from Somalia to South Africa |
| 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.
Merus Malaria Mosquito
A saltwater-breeding member of the Anopheles gambiae complex found along the East African coast. It breeds in brackish pools along the coast and in inland salt pans. While less efficient than A. gambiae, it can be locally important for malaria transmission in coastal areas.
Did You Know?
Its tolerance for saltwater breeding sites sets it apart from its freshwater sibling species in the A. gambiae complex.