Red-tailed Flesh Fly vs Intermedia Sandfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-tailed Flesh Fly | Intermedia Sandfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis | Lutzomyia intermedia |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sarcophagidae | Psychodidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Southeastern Brazil |
| 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.
Intermedia Sandfly
A tiny sandfly found in southeastern Brazil that is a major vector of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Atlantic Forest regions. It thrives in peridomestic environments near deforested areas and is attracted to light. It is most active during humid nights near forest remnants.
Did You Know?
Deforestation of the Atlantic Forest has brought this sandfly into closer contact with humans, increasing leishmaniasis cases.