Elephant Stomach Bot Fly vs Gold-banded Forester
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elephant Stomach Bot Fly | Gold-banded Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cobboldia elephantis | Euphaedra neophron |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Oestridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 60-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Parasites | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Gold-banded Forester
A striking forest butterfly with dark wings marked by a bold golden-orange band. It feeds on the forest floor on fallen fruit.
Did You Know?
Euphaedra is one of the most species-rich butterfly genera in Africa, with over 200 described species.