Bluebottle Fly vs South African Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bluebottle Fly | South African Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calliphora vicina | Alcimus tristrigatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Asilidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 18-26 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bluebottle Fly
A common metallic blue blowfly found in urban areas worldwide. Breeds in dead pigeons, rodents and meat. An important species in forensic entomology for estimating time of death.
Did You Know?
One of the most important forensic indicator species, helping police estimate time of death from larval development stage.
South African Robber Fly
A large, hairy robber fly endemic to southern Africa's fynbos and savanna. It perches conspicuously on shrubs while scanning for prey.
Did You Know?
Southern Africa harbors one of the richest robber fly faunas in the world.