Brevipalpis Tsetse Fly vs Coastal Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brevipalpis Tsetse Fly | Coastal Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossina brevipalpis | Cafius xantholoma |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Glossinidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya coast, Tanzania, Uganda) | Atlantic coasts of Europe and North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brevipalpis Tsetse Fly
The largest species of tsetse fly, with a robust body and short palps from which its name derives. It inhabits thicket and coastal bush habitats.
Did You Know?
Despite its large size, it is a relatively weak vector of trypanosomiasis compared to other tsetse species.
Coastal Rove Beetle
A medium-sized rove beetle with yellowish elytral margins, highly adapted to life on seashores. It lives under seaweed wrack on beaches where it preys on kelp fly larvae.
Did You Know?
This beetle can survive temporary submersion in seawater during high tides by trapping an air bubble under its elytra.