Hairy Maggot Blow Fly vs Sand Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Maggot Blow Fly | Sand Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysomya rufifacies | Culicoides furens |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Ceratopogonidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 1-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Asia, Americas | Coastal Americas from the southeastern United States to Brazil |
| 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.
Sand Gnat
A very small biting midge commonly known as a no-see-um due to its near-invisible size. Despite being barely visible, its bite is intensely painful and causes persistent itching.
Did You Know?
It is so small it can pass through standard window screens, earning the nickname no-see-um.