False Stable Fly vs Sudan Plague Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | False Stable Fly | Sudan Plague Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Muscina stabulans | Aiolopus simulatrix |
| Order | Diptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
False Stable Fly
A robust fly resembling a large house fly with reddish-yellow patches at the wing base. Larvae can be facultative predators of other fly larvae.
Did You Know?
Its predatory larvae sometimes consume house fly larvae, making it an accidental biocontrol agent.
Sudan Plague Locust
A slender grasshopper of the Sahel zone that occasionally reaches plague densities after good rains. It is an important crop pest in Sudan and neighboring countries.
Did You Know?
It can breed continuously as long as green vegetation is available, producing several generations per year.