Satellite Flesh Fly vs Noisy Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Satellite Flesh Fly | Noisy Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarcophaga africa | Tachina fera |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sarcophagidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 9-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Southern Europe | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Noisy Tachinid
A large tawny-orange tachinid fly commonly found basking on vegetation in late summer. It parasitizes noctuid moth caterpillars in European habitats.
Did You Know?
It produces a loud buzzing sound in flight that is distinctly audible from several meters away.