Hairy Maggot Blow Fly vs Rough Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Maggot Blow Fly | Rough Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysomya rufifacies | Brochymena quadripustulata |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| 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.
Rough Stink Bug
A gray-brown bark-colored stink bug with a rough, granular body surface that provides excellent camouflage on tree trunks. It has four small pale spots on the scutellum. It feeds on tree fruits but also preys on caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its bark-like coloration and texture make it virtually invisible when resting on tree trunks, and it will press itself flat against the bark and freeze when disturbed.