Common House Mosquito vs Flat-footed Scuttle Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common House Mosquito | Flat-footed Scuttle Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Culex pipiens | Metopina oligoneura |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Phoridae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Worldwide temperate regions | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common House Mosquito
A ubiquitous pale brown mosquito found in urban and suburban environments. It is the primary vector of West Nile virus in temperate regions.
Did You Know?
Underground populations in the London Tube have evolved into a distinct biting form called Culex pipiens molestus.
Flat-footed Scuttle Fly
A minute brown phorid fly with broad flattened tarsi and reduced wing venation. It is associated with ant nests where it scavenges on refuse and dead ants.
Did You Know?
It lives inside ant colonies as a tolerated guest, feeding on the waste materials that ants discard in their refuse chambers.