Satellite Flesh Fly vs Alpine Snow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Satellite Flesh Fly | Alpine Snow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarcophaga africa | Chionea lutescens |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sarcophagidae | Limoniidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 3-5 mm body length |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Scavengers |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Southern Europe | Alps, Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Satellite Flesh Fly
A tropical flesh fly that deposits larvae on carcasses and open wounds. It can cause myiasis in livestock and occasionally in humans.
Did You Know?
It can complete its entire larval development in carrion in as little as four days in warm conditions.
Alpine Snow Fly
A yellowish wingless crane fly found on snow in alpine regions. It breeds in soil beneath the snowpack where larvae feed on decaying matter.
Did You Know?
Adults emerge in midwinter and mate directly on the snow surface.