Latrine Fly vs Australian March Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Latrine Fly | Australian March Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fannia scalaris | Bibio imitator |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Fanniidae | Bibionidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Scavengers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Latrine Fly
A small fly that breeds in excrement and decaying organic matter in latrines and drains. It can cause urogenital myiasis when larvae enter the urinary tract.
Did You Know?
Its flattened, spiny larvae are among the few fly species documented to cause urinary myiasis in humans.
Australian March Fly
A robust black bibionid fly that appears in large numbers during the Australian autumn. It has a hairy body and is a sluggish flyer, often seen resting on vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite sharing the common name with horse flies in Australia, march flies in the family Bibionidae are completely harmless.