Dimidiata Deer Fly vs Paris Peacock
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dimidiata Deer Fly | Paris Peacock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysops dimidiata | Papilio paris |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 90-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | West and Central Africa | South and Southeast Asia, southern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dimidiata Deer Fly
A medium-sized deer fly with distinctly banded wings, found in West African rainforests. It serves as a secondary vector of Loa loa alongside C. silacea. Larvae develop in muddy swamp soils near forest streams.
Did You Know?
Wood smoke fires in villages are used traditionally to repel this fly, which is strongly attracted to dark moving objects.
Paris Peacock
A magnificent large swallowtail with velvety black wings bearing a large iridescent blue-green patch on each hindwing that changes color with viewing angle. It frequents forest canopies.
Did You Know?
The shimmering blue-green patch on the hindwing is produced by nanoscale concavities in the wing scales that act like tiny mirrors.