European Cherry Fruit Fly vs Common Malaria Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Cherry Fruit Fly | Common Malaria Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhagoletis cerasi | Anopheles quadrimaculatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Cherry Fruit Fly
A small black fly with distinctive wing banding that infests sweet and sour cherries. Larvae feed inside cherries, causing them to rot and drop.
Did You Know?
It is a textbook example of sympatric speciation, with host races on sweet and sour cherries.
Common Malaria Mosquito
A freshwater mosquito that was the primary malaria vector in the eastern United States. Larvae float horizontally at the water surface in slow-moving waters.
Did You Know?
It is named for the four dark spots on each wing that distinguish it from other Anopheles species.