Cobra Clubtail vs Onchocerciasis Black Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cobra Clubtail | Onchocerciasis Black Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gomphus vastus | Simulium damnosum |
| Order | Odonata | Diptera |
| Family | Gomphidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 58-68 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cobra Clubtail
A large North American clubtail with a dramatically flared abdomen tip and bold yellow markings. It patrols large rivers and is a powerful, fast flier.
Did You Know?
Its abdomen tip flares out so dramatically that it resembles a cobra's hood, inspiring its common name.
Onchocerciasis Black Fly
The primary vector of river blindness in West and Central Africa. Larvae thrive in oxygen-rich rapids of tropical rivers.
Did You Know?
This species complex transmits the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus, which has blinded millions across Africa.