Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly vs Brevipalpis Tsetse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly | Brevipalpis Tsetse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis | Glossina brevipalpis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Mydidae | Glossinidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 cm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | United States | East Africa (Kenya coast, Tanzania, Uganda) |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly
A large flower fly endemic to the Delhi Sands area of San Bernardino County, California. It was the first fly to be listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Did You Know?
Listing this fly in 1993 caused controversy when it delayed construction of a hospital in its habitat.
Brevipalpis Tsetse Fly
The largest species of tsetse fly, with a robust body and short palps from which its name derives. It inhabits thicket and coastal bush habitats.
Did You Know?
Despite its large size, it is a relatively weak vector of trypanosomiasis compared to other tsetse species.