Heineken Hoverfly vs Hairy Maggot Blow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heineken Hoverfly | Hairy Maggot Blow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhingia campestris | Chrysomya rufifacies |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, Asia, Americas |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Heineken Hoverfly
An unmistakable hoverfly with a long, beak-like snout used to reach nectar in tubular flowers. It has an orange abdomen and dark thorax.
Did You Know?
It is nicknamed the Heineken fly because its long snout lets it reach the nectar other hoverflies cannot reach.
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.