Desert Firetail Damselfly vs Tumbu Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Firetail Damselfly | Tumbu Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Telebasis salva | Cordylobia anthropophaga |
| Order | Odonata | Diptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 25-32 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Indoors |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Desert Firetail Damselfly
A bright red damselfly found at ponds and streams in the arid American Southwest. Males are vivid crimson while females are duller brown.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most heat-tolerant damselflies, actively flying in temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius.
Tumbu Fly
An African blow fly whose larvae cause furuncular myiasis in humans and animals. Females lay eggs on soil or clothing hung out to dry.
Did You Know?
Ironing clothes thoroughly after drying them outdoors kills the eggs and prevents skin infestation.