Tumbu Fly vs Lapland Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tumbu Fly | Lapland Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordylobia anthropophaga | Erebia embla |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 40-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tumbu Fly
An African blow fly whose larvae cause furuncular myiasis in humans and animals. Females lay eggs on soil or clothing hung out to dry.
Did You Know?
Ironing clothes thoroughly after drying them outdoors kills the eggs and prevents skin infestation.
Lapland Ringlet
A dark brown butterfly with prominent yellow-ringed black eyespots on both wings. The flight is slow and bobbing close to the ground. It inhabits wet boggy areas in the boreal and subarctic zones.
Did You Know?
This butterfly has a strict biennial cycle, with adults emerging only in odd or even years in any given location.