Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing vs Hairy Maggot Blow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing | Hairy Maggot Blow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Croce filipennis | Chrysomya rufifacies |
| Order | Neuroptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nemopteridae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 15-20 mm forewing; hindwings up to 80 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Australia, Asia, Americas |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing
A bizarre nemopterid with extremely long, thread-like hindwings. Males have hindwings that can be several times their body length.
Did You Know?
Its hindwings can be four times longer than the forewings, trailing behind like fine threads.
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.