Mango Fruit Fly vs Hairy Maggot Blow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mango Fruit Fly | Hairy Maggot Blow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceratitis cosyra | Chrysomya rufifacies |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) | Australia, Asia, Americas |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mango Fruit Fly
A small, colorful fly with patterned wings that is one of the most destructive pests of mangoes in East Africa. Females lay eggs under the skin of ripening fruit.
Did You Know?
A single infested mango can contain dozens of larvae, and losses to fruit fly damage can exceed 80% of the harvest in unprotected orchards.
Hairy Maggot Blow Fly
A blow fly whose larvae have distinctive fleshy projections giving them a hairy appearance. Its predatory larvae feed on other maggot species on carrion.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are facultatively predatory and will cannibalize other maggot species sharing the same carcass.