Spotted Cucumber Beetle vs Secondary Screwworm Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Cucumber Beetle | Secondary Screwworm Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diabrotica undecimpunctata | Cochliomyia macellaria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 5-7mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
A yellowish-green beetle with eleven black spots on its elytra. It is a significant agricultural pest of cucurbits, corn, and other crops.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are known as corn rootworms and can cause billions of dollars in crop damage annually.
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.