African Horse Fly vs Marbled Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Horse Fly | Marbled Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tabanus biguttatus | Hydropsyche contubernalis |
| Order | Diptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 16-22 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Europe |
| 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.
Marbled Sedge
A net-spinning caddisfly with distinctly marbled wing patterns. It is common in larger European rivers and is tolerant of moderate levels of organic enrichment.
Did You Know?
Marbled sedge larvae are territorial and will aggressively defend their net-spinning sites from rivals.