Brevipalpis Tsetse Fly vs Rugged Oil Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brevipalpis Tsetse Fly | Rugged Oil Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossina brevipalpis | Meloe rugosus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Glossinidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 8-25 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya coast, Tanzania, Uganda) | Western Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Rugged Oil Beetle
A rare, dark and heavily wrinkled oil beetle that appears in autumn unlike its spring-emerging relatives. It is one of Britain's most endangered beetles.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few European oil beetles that is active during the autumn and winter months.