Latrine Fly vs Norfolk Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Latrine Fly | Norfolk Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fannia scalaris | Anaciaeschna isosceles |
| Order | Diptera | Odonata |
| Family | Fanniidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 62-67mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Scavengers | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Norfolk Hawker
A large brown hawker dragonfly with distinctive green eyes and a yellow triangle on the second abdominal segment. It is associated with grazing marshes containing the water soldier plant.
Did You Know?
It depends on the water soldier plant for egg-laying, making it vulnerable to the loss of this aquatic plant.