Satellite Flesh Fly vs Common Bat Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Satellite Flesh Fly | Common Bat Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarcophaga africa | Basilia nana |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sarcophagidae | Nycteribiidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Caves |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Southern Europe | 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.
Common Bat Fly
A tiny, completely wingless spider-like fly that parasitizes bats. Its body is so highly modified for ectoparasitism that it bears almost no resemblance to a typical fly.
Did You Know?
It has evolved to be so specialized that its head folds back over the thorax, and it walks like a spider through bat fur.