Lesser Cattle Grub vs Coffin Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Cattle Grub | Coffin Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypoderma lineatum | Conicera tibialis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Oestridae | Phoridae |
| Size | 11-13 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lesser Cattle Grub
A hairy, bee-like fly slightly smaller than H. bovis, whose larvae also parasitize cattle. Unlike H. bovis, its larvae migrate through the esophageal wall rather than the spinal canal. It causes significant hide damage and meat trim losses in the cattle industry.
Did You Know?
Warble damage to cattle hides makes them unsuitable for premium leather, costing the cattle industry millions in hide value annually.
Coffin Fly
A tiny humpbacked fly capable of burrowing through soil to reach buried remains. It is of forensic importance as it can colonize remains inaccessible to other insects.
Did You Know?
It can burrow through over a meter of soil to reach a food source below ground.