Lesser Bullet Ant vs Flesh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Bullet Ant | Flesh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoponera villosa | Sarcophaga carnaria |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Sarcophagidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Southern United States, Central America, South America | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lesser Bullet Ant
A large black ponerine ant found from Texas through South America with a powerful sting. It nests in tree hollows and dead wood, foraging arboreally at night.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the 'false bullet ant' because its sting, while very painful, is less severe than that of Paraponera.
Flesh Fly
A large gray fly with three black longitudinal stripes on the thorax and a checkered abdomen. Unlike most flies, females give birth to live larvae rather than laying eggs.
Did You Know?
Flesh flies are larviparous, depositing live first-instar maggots directly onto food sources, giving their offspring a developmental head start over egg-laying competitors.