Eastern Tree Hole Mosquito vs Screwworm Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Tree Hole Mosquito | Screwworm Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aedes triseriatus | Cochliomyia hominivorax |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Central America, South America, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Tree Hole Mosquito
A forest mosquito that breeds in water-filled tree holes and discarded tires. It is the primary vector of La Crosse encephalitis virus in North America.
Did You Know?
It can transmit La Crosse virus directly to its offspring through transovarial transmission.
Screwworm Fly
A devastating parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living tissue of warm-blooded animals. It was eradicated from North America using the sterile insect technique.
Did You Know?
The sterile male release program that eradicated it from the US is considered one of the greatest triumphs in pest control history.