African Horse Fly vs Villa Bee Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Horse Fly | Villa Bee Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tabanus biguttatus | Villa hottentotta |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Bombyliidae |
| Size | 16-22 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Heathland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Europe, Central Asia |
| 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.
Villa Bee Fly
A striking bee fly with dark-tipped wings and a stout, densely hairy body. Its larvae are parasitoids of moth caterpillars and pupae in the soil.
Did You Know?
Despite its fearsome appearance with dark smoky wings, it is a harmless nectar feeder that cannot bite or sting.