Red-tailed Flesh Fly vs Warble Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-tailed Flesh Fly | Warble Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis | Hypoderma bovis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sarcophagidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 13-15 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, Asia, North America |
| 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.
Warble Fly
A large, hairy bee-like fly whose larvae migrate through the bodies of cattle for months before emerging from cysts in the back. Adults have vestigial mouthparts and cannot feed.
Did You Know?
The buzzing of a single warble fly approaching can cause an entire herd of cattle to stampede in panic, a behavior called gadding.