Dark Giant Horse Fly vs Elephant Stomach Bot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark Giant Horse Fly | Elephant Stomach Bot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tabanus sudeticus | Cobboldia elephantis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 22-28 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Northern Europe | South and Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dark Giant Horse Fly
The largest horse fly in the British Isles, dark brown with a robust build. Females deliver an extremely painful bite to livestock and humans.
Did You Know?
Its bite is considered the most painful of any European fly species.
Elephant Stomach Bot Fly
A rare bot fly whose larvae develop in the stomachs of Asian elephants. Females lay eggs around the mouth of the elephant, and larvae migrate to the stomach. It is one of only a few bot flies specialized on elephants, and its biology is poorly understood.
Did You Know?
It is one of the largest and rarest bot flies, and wild specimens are extremely difficult to collect due to their association with elephants.