Subarctic Flesh Fly vs Italian Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Subarctic Flesh Fly | Italian Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarcophaga nigriventris | Bacillus atticus |
| Order | Diptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Sarcophagidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 5-8 cm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, northern Russia, subarctic Canada, Alaska | Italy, Greece, Turkey |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Subarctic Flesh Fly
A medium-sized gray fly with black longitudinal stripes on the thorax and a checkered abdomen. Unlike most flies, females give birth to live larvae rather than laying eggs. Adults are found on carrion and dung.
Did You Know?
By giving birth to live larvae that are ready to feed immediately, this fly gives its offspring a head start in the short Arctic summer.
Italian Stick Insect
A small Mediterranean stick insect found in southern Europe. It is notable for its complex reproductive biology involving hybridogenesis.
Did You Know?
It can reproduce through hybridogenesis, a rare mechanism where one parent's genome is discarded each generation.