Screwworm Fly vs Slender Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Screwworm Fly | Slender Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cochliomyia hominivorax | Leptogaster cylindrica |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Asilidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Meadows |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Central America, South America, Caribbean | Europe, Western 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.
Slender Robber Fly
A delicate, narrow-bodied robber fly with an extremely slender abdomen. It hunts small insects among tall grass stems.
Did You Know?
Its thread-like abdomen makes it almost invisible when resting on grass stems.