Screwworm Fly vs Sunflower Maggot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Screwworm Fly | Sunflower Maggot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cochliomyia hominivorax | Strauzia longipennis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Leaf Miners |
| Regions | Central America, South America, Caribbean | North America |
| 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.
Sunflower Maggot Fly
A picture-winged fruit fly whose larvae mine the stems of sunflowers. Adults have attractive amber-patterned wings.
Did You Know?
Despite being common, it rarely causes economic damage to commercial sunflower crops.