Secondary Screwworm Fly vs Phantom Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Secondary Screwworm Fly | Phantom Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cochliomyia macellaria | Chaoborus crystallinus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Chaoboridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America, South America | Europe, North America |
| 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.
Phantom Midge
A nearly transparent midge whose larvae are planktonic predators in lakes. Larvae migrate vertically in the water column daily to avoid fish predation.
Did You Know?
Its glass-clear larvae are almost invisible in water, earning the common name glassworm.