African Horse Fly vs Snail-Case Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Horse Fly | Snail-Case Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tabanus biguttatus | Helicopsyche borealis |
| Order | Diptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Helicopsychidae |
| Size | 16-22 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | North America |
| 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.
Snail-Case Caddis
A remarkable caddisfly whose larvae build coiled cases from sand grains that closely resemble tiny snail shells. It is widespread in North American streams.
Did You Know?
Its spiral case is so convincing that early naturalists classified the larvae as snails rather than insects.