Horse Stomach Bot Fly vs Oriental Latrine Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horse Stomach Bot Fly | Oriental Latrine Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gasterophilus intestinalis | Chrysomya megacephala |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Oestridae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan wherever horses are kept | Asia, Africa, South America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horse Stomach Bot Fly
A bee-like fly that glues eggs to horse leg hairs where they are ingested during grooming. Larvae attach to the stomach lining and develop for months before passing out.
Did You Know?
Larvae survive the acidic horse stomach by secreting a protective alkaline buffer around themselves.
Oriental Latrine Fly
A metallic blue-green blow fly originally from the Oriental region that has spread globally. It is both a forensic indicator species and a vector of enteric pathogens.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most commonly collected fly species at crime scenes in tropical countries.