Screwworm Fly vs Flower Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Screwworm Fly | Flower Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cochliomyia hominivorax | Pachyta quadrimaculata |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 11-20mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America, Caribbean | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Screwworm Fly
A devastating parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living tissue of warm-blooded animals. It was eradicated from North America using the sterile insect technique.
Did You Know?
The sterile male release program that eradicated it from the US is considered one of the greatest triumphs in pest control history.
Flower Longhorn
A robust yellow longhorn beetle with four black spots on its elytra. It is a common visitor to umbelliferous flowers in northern forests.
Did You Know?
Despite being a beetle it is frequently mistaken for a wasp due to its yellow and black patterning.