Autumn Horse Fly vs Southern House Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Autumn Horse Fly | Southern House Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tabanus autumnalis | Culex quinquefasciatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 16-22 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia | Tropics and subtropics worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Autumn Horse Fly
A large greyish horse fly active in late summer and autumn. It has striking green-banded eyes and a persistent biting habit.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few horse fly species that remains active well into October.
Southern House Mosquito
A tropical and subtropical mosquito that breeds in polluted water. It transmits lymphatic filariasis and is a major nuisance biter at night.
Did You Know?
It thrives in organically polluted water that most other mosquito species cannot tolerate.