Red-tailed Flesh Fly vs Great Nawab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-tailed Flesh Fly | Great Nawab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis | Polyura eudamippus |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sarcophagidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 85-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar) and Himalayas |
| 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.
Great Nawab
A large and powerful butterfly with pale green-white uppersides and richly marked brown and olive undersides. The hindwings have short pointed tails and the flight is fast and commanding.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to fermented fruit bait and will return repeatedly to the same feeding spot, making it relatively easy to observe.