Red-tailed Flesh Fly vs Emerald Cuckoo Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-tailed Flesh Fly | Emerald Cuckoo Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis | Stilbum cyanurum |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sarcophagidae | Chrysididae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Africa, Southern Asia, Australia, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-tailed Flesh Fly
A large gray flesh fly with a distinctive red-tipped abdomen. It deposits live larvae on meat, wounds, and feces.
Did You Know?
Unlike most flies, females give birth to live larvae rather than laying eggs.
Emerald Cuckoo Wasp
One of the largest and most spectacular cuckoo wasps with a vivid metallic green and blue body. It parasitizes mud dauber wasp nests across the Old World tropics.
Did You Know?
It is the largest cuckoo wasp in the world and its metallic colors can shift from green to blue depending on the viewing angle.