Fuscipes Tsetse Fly vs Golden Tachinid Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fuscipes Tsetse Fly | Golden Tachinid Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossina fuscipes | Archytas marmoratus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Glossinidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasites |
| Regions | Central and East Africa, from Cameroon to Uganda | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fuscipes Tsetse Fly
A small riverine tsetse fly that is the major vector of Trypanosoma brucei gambiense in Central and East Africa. It inhabits riverine vegetation and lakeshores and is responsible for most human African trypanosomiasis cases. Multiple subspecies exist with different geographic ranges.
Did You Know?
It is responsible for transmitting over 90 percent of human sleeping sickness cases, mostly in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Golden Tachinid Fly
A large bristly parasitic fly with golden-brown hairs found across the Americas. It parasitizes armyworm and cutworm caterpillars in crops.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most important natural enemies of fall armyworm in North American agriculture.