Striped Ladybird vs Screwworm Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Ladybird | Screwworm Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myzia oblongoguttata | Cochliomyia hominivorax |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 6-8mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Central America, South America, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Striped Ladybird
A large distinctive ladybird with cream streaks on a brown background. It lives exclusively in conifer trees.
Did You Know?
One of the most distinctively patterned European ladybirds with elongated cream markings instead of round spots.
Screwworm Fly
A devastating parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living tissue of warm-blooded animals. It was eradicated from North America using the sterile insect technique.
Did You Know?
The sterile male release program that eradicated it from the US is considered one of the greatest triumphs in pest control history.