Twin-spot Centurion vs Satellite Flesh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twin-spot Centurion | Satellite Flesh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sargus bipunctatus | Sarcophaga africa |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Stratiomyidae | Sarcophagidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Africa, Asia, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Twin-spot Centurion
A metallic bronze-green soldier fly with two characteristic pale spots on the frons. It is one of the most common stratiomyids in Europe, found basking on ivy flowers in autumn.
Did You Know?
It is one of the last flies to be active in autumn, still visiting ivy flowers well into November.
Satellite Flesh Fly
A tropical flesh fly that deposits larvae on carcasses and open wounds. It can cause myiasis in livestock and occasionally in humans.
Did You Know?
It can complete its entire larval development in carrion in as little as four days in warm conditions.