Fleshfly (Dux) vs Onchocerciasis Black Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fleshfly (Dux) | Onchocerciasis Black Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarcophaga dux | Simulium damnosum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sarcophagidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands, Australia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fleshfly (Dux)
A large gray flesh fly common across tropical Asia and the Pacific that is an important cause of wound myiasis and secondary myiasis of the ear and nose. Females deposit live larvae directly into wounds and body cavities. It is frequently associated with unsanitary conditions in tropical urban areas.
Did You Know?
Cases of aural myiasis caused by this fly, where larvae infest the ear canal, are regularly reported in tropical Asian hospitals.
Onchocerciasis Black Fly
The primary vector of river blindness in West and Central Africa. Larvae thrive in oxygen-rich rapids of tropical rivers.
Did You Know?
This species complex transmits the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus, which has blinded millions across Africa.