Cattle Sucking Louse vs Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cattle Sucking Louse | Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Linognathus vituli | Tabanus bromius |
| Order | Phthiraptera | Diptera |
| Family | Linognathidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 13-17 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cattle Sucking Louse
A blood-sucking louse found on calves and young cattle worldwide. It has a distinctive long narrow head adapted for piercing skin.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations on calves can cause severe anemia and even death in young animals.
Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly
A common European horse fly with distinctive banded eyes. It is one of the most frequent biters of cattle across Europe.
Did You Know?
Its compound eyes display brilliant iridescent bands that fade after death.