Hump-backed Fly vs New Caledonian Monarch Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hump-backed Fly | New Caledonian Monarch Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megaselia scalaris | Bactrocera umbrosa |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Phoridae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | New Caledonia, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Hump-backed Fly
A tiny scuttle fly with a distinctly humped thorax that breeds in an extraordinary range of organic matter. It is forensically important especially in enclosed burial sites.
Did You Know?
It can colonize buried or concealed bodies that are inaccessible to larger blow flies.
New Caledonian Monarch Fly
A fruit fly found in New Caledonia and the western Pacific. It is a pest of breadfruit and jackfruit trees.
Did You Know?
Males gather in large leks on fruit trees where they display to attract females.