Asian Tiger Mosquito vs Arctic Louse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Tiger Mosquito | Arctic Louse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aedes albopictus | Ornithomya fringillina |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Hippoboscidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Americas, Europe, Africa | Scandinavia, northern Russia, subarctic Canada, Alaska |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Tiger Mosquito
A striking black mosquito with a single white stripe down the thorax and banded legs. It is a highly invasive species spreading rapidly worldwide.
Did You Know?
It spread globally through the used tire trade, breeding in water collected inside tires.
Arctic Louse Fly
A flattened, wingless or short-winged parasitic fly that lives among the feathers of Arctic birds. Its laterally flattened body allows it to move easily through plumage. Adults have strong claws for gripping feathers.
Did You Know?
These flies can survive being transported thousands of kilometers on migratory birds from the Arctic to their wintering grounds.