Hairy Maggot Blow Fly vs Orange Assassin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Maggot Blow Fly | Orange Assassin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysomya rufifacies | Platymeris rhadamanthus |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 28-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Australia, Asia, Americas | East 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.
Orange Assassin Bug
A large black assassin bug with striking orange-red markings on the connexivum and legs. Found in East African forests where it hunts other arthropods. Like other Platymeris species, it can spit defensive saliva.
Did You Know?
In captivity, it is one of the most commonly kept pet insects, valued for its dramatic coloring and fascinating predatory behavior.