Satellite Flesh Fly vs Chicken Body Louse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Satellite Flesh Fly | Chicken Body Louse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarcophaga africa | Menacanthus stramineus |
| Order | Diptera | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Sarcophagidae | Menoponidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 3-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Southern Europe | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania |
| 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.
Chicken Body Louse
The most damaging louse of domestic poultry, feeding on feathers, skin, and blood. Heavy infestations cause feather loss, reduced egg production, and anemia.
Did You Know?
This louse is unusual among bird lice because it actively feeds on blood by gnawing through pin feathers, not just on feather material.