Long-Palped Crane Fly vs Copper-Bottom Blow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-Palped Crane Fly | Copper-Bottom Blow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicranota bimaculata | Lucilia cuprina |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pediciidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, South Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-Palped Crane Fly
A short-bodied crane fly whose predatory larvae inhabit gravel beds of clean streams. Larvae are active hunters among cobble interstices.
Did You Know?
Unlike most crane fly larvae, this species is an active predator rather than a detritivore.
Copper-Bottom Blow Fly
A metallic green-gold blow fly that is the most destructive cause of sheep blowfly strike in Australia and South Africa. Females lay eggs in soiled wool, and larvae burrow into the skin, causing severe tissue destruction. It has developed resistance to multiple insecticides used for livestock protection.
Did You Know?
Australia loses over 170 million dollars annually to sheep blowfly strike caused by this species.