Sunflower Maggot Fly vs Emerald Fruit Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunflower Maggot Fly | Emerald Fruit Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Strauzia longipennis | Dicronorrhina derbyana |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Sunflower Maggot Fly
A picture-winged fruit fly whose larvae mine the stems of sunflowers. Adults have attractive amber-patterned wings.
Did You Know?
Despite being common, it rarely causes economic damage to commercial sunflower crops.
Emerald Fruit Chafer
A large and spectacular flower beetle from East Africa with vivid green elytra. It is popular among collectors for its striking metallic coloration.
Did You Know?
Males have a distinctive Y-shaped horn on the head used in territorial disputes.