Coffin Fly vs Onchocerciasis Black Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coffin Fly | Onchocerciasis Black Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conicera tibialis | Simulium damnosum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Phoridae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coffin Fly
A tiny humpbacked fly capable of burrowing through soil to reach buried remains. It is of forensic importance as it can colonize remains inaccessible to other insects.
Did You Know?
It can burrow through over a meter of soil to reach a food source below ground.
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.