Cuban Clear-winged Moth vs Neavei Black Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Clear-winged Moth | Neavei Black Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carmenta bassiformis | Simulium neavei |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Cuba | East Africa, including Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cuban Clear-winged Moth
A wasp-mimicking moth found in Cuba with transparent wings. Its narrow body and buzzing flight closely resemble a small wasp.
Did You Know?
Its near-perfect wasp mimicry deters birds and other visual predators.
Neavei Black Fly
A small black fly whose larvae uniquely attach to freshwater crabs rather than rocks or vegetation. It is a vector of river blindness in East Africa, particularly in forested areas. The association with crabs makes it vulnerable to control by removing the crab hosts.
Did You Know?
Eliminating the freshwater crabs that carry its larvae successfully eradicated onchocerciasis from parts of East Africa.