African Horse Fly vs Elderberry Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Horse Fly | Elderberry Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tabanus biguttatus | Desmocerus palliatus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 16-22 mm | 18-26 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Eastern North America from Quebec to Florida |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Horse Fly
A large tropical horse fly that transmits animal trypanosomiasis in Africa. It is an important veterinary pest across sub-Saharan Africa.
Did You Know?
It is a mechanical vector of surra and other trypanosome diseases in African livestock.
Elderberry Borer
A striking longhorn beetle with cobalt blue wing covers and a bright yellow-orange base. Its larvae develop inside the stems and roots of living elderberry shrubs.
Did You Know?
Its vivid blue and yellow coloring is thought to mimic toxic net-winged beetles for protection from predators.