White Pine Weevil vs Satellite Flesh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Pine Weevil | Satellite Flesh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pissodes strobi | Sarcophaga africa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Sarcophagidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Africa, Asia, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White Pine Weevil
A small, mottled brown weevil that attacks the leading shoots of spruce and pine trees. Damage causes trees to grow crooked, devaluing timber.
Did You Know?
By killing only the topmost leader shoot, it forces the tree to develop multiple competing tops, producing a characteristically forked trunk.
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.