Soybean Aphid vs Green Bottle Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Soybean Aphid | Green Bottle Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphis glycines | Lucilia sericata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Aphididae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 1-1.5 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | North America, East Asia | Europe, Asia, North America, Africa, Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Soybean Aphid
A small pale yellow aphid that invaded North America in 2000 and became the most important soybean pest on the continent. Dense colonies stunt plants and reduce pod fill.
Did You Know?
Populations can double every two to three days under favorable conditions, reaching tens of thousands per plant.
Green Bottle Fly
A brilliant metallic green fly with large red compound eyes. Medically, its sterile larvae are used in maggot debridement therapy to clean necrotic wounds.
Did You Know?
Medical-grade maggots of this species are approved by the FDA for wound treatment, as they eat only dead tissue and secrete natural antibiotics.