Common blowfly vs Dusky Flying Fox

Calliphora grahami compared with Pteropus brunneus

Key Differences

• Common blowfly is Least Concern while Dusky Flying Fox is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Common blowfly	Dusky Flying Fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Diptera (Diptera)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Calliphoridae	Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)
Genus	Calliphora	Pteropus (Flying Foxes)
Species	Calliphora grahami	Pteropus brunneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Common blowfly and Dusky Flying Fox share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Common blowfly

LC — Least Concern

Dusky Flying Fox

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Common blowfly	Dusky Flying Fox
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Common blowfly

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Dusky Flying Fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Common blowfly

The common blowfly (<em>Calliphora grahami</em>) is a fly species found across the United States, typically inhabiting all terrestrial and freshwater environments. As a member of the family Calliphoridae, this species often plays an important ecological role as a decomposer and pollinator across its range. The common blowfly is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, indicating a stable population with no immediate threat of extinction. Its diet includes decaying organic matter, making it a significant contributor to nutrient cycling in its native habitats. The species is commonly associated with a wide variety of terrestrial ecosystems, from open grasslands to forested areas, and is often found near human settlements. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.