Red-tailed Flesh Fly vs Mocker Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-tailed Flesh Fly | Mocker Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis | Papilio dardanus |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sarcophagidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 80-105 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar |
| 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.
Mocker Swallowtail
A remarkable swallowtail where females mimic several different toxic butterfly species while males look completely different. Males are yellow and black with tails.
Did You Know?
Females can occur in over a dozen different color forms, each mimicking a different toxic butterfly species.