Secondary Screwworm Fly vs Nigerian Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Secondary Screwworm Fly | Nigerian Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cochliomyia macellaria | Dorylus nigricans |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Dorylidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | Workers 3-14 mm; queen up to 52 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | North America, South America | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Secondary Screwworm Fly
A blow fly that breeds in carrion and occasionally infests wounds in livestock. It is widely used in forensic studies in the Americas.
Did You Know?
Unlike the primary screwworm, it only feeds on dead tissue rather than living flesh.
Nigerian Driver Ant
A large driver ant species with massive soldier caste bearing sickle-shaped mandibles. Raiding columns can stretch over 100 meters.
Did You Know?
Their queens are the largest known ants in the world and can lay up to 4 million eggs per month.