Black Burying Beetle vs Copper-Bottom Blow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Burying Beetle | Copper-Bottom Blow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus humator | Lucilia cuprina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 18-26mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Farmland |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, South Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Burying Beetle
A large all-black burying beetle with orange-tipped antennae. It buries animal carcasses for its larvae.
Did You Know?
One of the largest burying beetles in Europe and can inter a mouse-sized carcass in just a few hours.
Copper-Bottom Blow Fly
A metallic green-gold blow fly that is the most destructive cause of sheep blowfly strike in Australia and South Africa. Females lay eggs in soiled wool, and larvae burrow into the skin, causing severe tissue destruction. It has developed resistance to multiple insecticides used for livestock protection.
Did You Know?
Australia loses over 170 million dollars annually to sheep blowfly strike caused by this species.