Tiger Bee Fly vs Blue Bottle Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiger Bee Fly | Blue Bottle Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xenox tigrinus | Calliphora vomitoria |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tiger Bee Fly
A large, dramatic bee fly with boldly patterned black and white spotted wings. It is commonly seen flying around wooden structures where its host carpenter bees nest.
Did You Know?
Females hover at carpenter bee nest entrances and flick eggs inside while the bee is away foraging.
Blue Bottle Fly
A large, metallic blue fly with a loud buzzing flight and prominent bristly body. It is one of the first insects to arrive on carrion and is extensively used in forensic entomology.
Did You Know?
Forensic scientists can determine time of death by analyzing the developmental stages of blow fly larvae found on human remains with accuracy down to hours.