Red-bordered Metalmark vs Bazaar Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-bordered Metalmark | Bazaar Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caria ino | Musca sorbens |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 28-35 mm wingspan | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Texas through Mexico and Central America | Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-bordered Metalmark
A dark metalmark butterfly with bright red-orange borders along the wing edges and metallic blue-green scaling at the wing bases. It perches with wings spread flat.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely territorial, perching on sunlit leaf surfaces and darting out at any passing insect.
Bazaar Fly
A tropical fly that feeds on eye and wound secretions, spreading trachoma. It is a major public health concern in developing tropical countries.
Did You Know?
It is the primary mechanical vector of trachoma, the world's leading infectious cause of blindness.