Hairy Maggot Blow Fly vs Twin-spot Centurion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Maggot Blow Fly | Twin-spot Centurion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysomya rufifacies | Sargus bipunctatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Asia, Americas | Europe |
| 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.
Twin-spot Centurion
A metallic bronze-green soldier fly with two characteristic pale spots on the frons. It is one of the most common stratiomyids in Europe, found basking on ivy flowers in autumn.
Did You Know?
It is one of the last flies to be active in autumn, still visiting ivy flowers well into November.