Hump-backed Fly vs Turkey Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hump-backed Fly | Turkey Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megaselia scalaris | Simulium meridionale |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Phoridae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Turkey Gnat
A black fly notorious for swarming livestock in the southern United States. Larvae attach to rocks in swift streams using silken pads and posterior hooks.
Did You Know?
Massive swarms historically caused turkey and livestock deaths in the Mississippi Valley through blood loss and allergic reactions.