Snow Fly vs Old World Screwworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snow Fly | Old World Screwworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chionea araneoides | Chrysomya bezziana |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Limoniidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Snow Fly
A wingless crane fly that walks on snow surfaces in winter to find mates.
Did You Know?
Its antifreeze proteins allow activity at temperatures well below freezing.
Old World Screwworm
An obligate wound parasite of mammals found across Africa and Asia. Larvae invade wounds and feed on living tissue causing severe myiasis.
Did You Know?
Unlike the New World screwworm, no sterile insect program has yet successfully eradicated this species.