Thick-headed Fly vs Hairy Maggot Blow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thick-headed Fly | Hairy Maggot Blow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Physocephala rufipes | Chrysomya rufifacies |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Conopidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, Asia, Americas |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Thick-headed Fly
A wasp-mimicking fly that parasitizes bumblebees by injecting eggs into them mid-flight.
Did You Know?
Infected bumblebees bury themselves in soil where the fly larva pupates.
Hairy Maggot Blow Fly
A blow fly whose larvae have distinctive fleshy projections giving them a hairy appearance. Its predatory larvae feed on other maggot species on carrion.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are facultatively predatory and will cannibalize other maggot species sharing the same carcass.