Stable Fly vs Common Spotted Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stable Fly | Common Spotted Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stomoxys calcitrans | Harmonia conformis |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stable Fly
A blood-feeding fly that closely resembles the house fly but has a prominent piercing proboscis. It is a painful biter of livestock and humans.
Did You Know?
Unlike house flies, both males and females are blood feeders and deliver a painful bite.
Common Spotted Ladybird
Australia's most common native ladybird, with a variable orange body covered in numerous black spots. It is an important biological control agent, voraciously consuming aphids and other plant pests.
Did You Know?
A single adult can consume over 2,400 aphids during its lifetime, making it invaluable for pest control in agriculture.