Olive Fruit Fly vs Satellite Flesh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Olive Fruit Fly | Satellite Flesh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bactrocera oleae | Sarcophaga africa |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Sarcophagidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Mediterranean, Middle East, California | Africa, Asia, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Olive Fruit Fly
A small fly that exclusively attacks olive fruits, causing billions in crop losses. Larvae tunnel through olive flesh, ruining fruit quality.
Did You Know?
It is the single most damaging pest of olives and has plagued growers since ancient Roman times.
Satellite Flesh Fly
A tropical flesh fly that deposits larvae on carcasses and open wounds. It can cause myiasis in livestock and occasionally in humans.
Did You Know?
It can complete its entire larval development in carrion in as little as four days in warm conditions.