Belkin's Dune Tabanid Fly vs Southern House Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Belkin's Dune Tabanid Fly | Southern House Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brennania belkini | Culex quinquefasciatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 cm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | United States | Tropics and subtropics worldwide |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Belkin's Dune Tabanid Fly
A rare horse fly known only from the El Segundo sand dunes in Los Angeles County. Larvae develop in the sand and adults are seldom encountered.
Did You Know?
Most of the El Segundo dunes were destroyed to build Los Angeles International Airport.
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.