Buffalo Fly vs Saw-toothed Prionine
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Buffalo Fly | Saw-toothed Prionine |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematobia irritans exigua | Dorysthenes buquetii |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 35-55 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, northern Australia, Pacific Islands | Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Buffalo Fly
A small blood-feeding fly closely related to the horn fly, found primarily in Southeast Asia and Australia. It is a major pest of cattle and water buffalo, clustering on the animal's back, sides, and belly. Heavy infestations cause skin lesions and reduced milk production.
Did You Know?
Buffalo flies cause annual economic losses exceeding 100 million dollars to the Australian cattle industry.
Saw-toothed Prionine
A large prionine beetle with strongly serrated antennae and a dark reddish-brown body, found across mainland Southeast Asia. It is a significant pest of sugarcane, with larvae boring into the root crown. Adults emerge during the monsoon season.
Did You Know?
In Thailand, adults are attracted to lights in huge numbers during the monsoon and are collected for human consumption.