Fuscipes Tsetse Fly vs Julia Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fuscipes Tsetse Fly | Julia Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossina fuscipes | Orthetrum julia |
| Order | Diptera | Odonata |
| Family | Glossinidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 40-48 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central and East Africa, from Cameroon to Uganda | Africa |
| 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.
Julia Skimmer
A slender African dragonfly where mature males develop a striking black and white pattern. It is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa near flowing water.
Did You Know?
Males become jet black with contrasting white markings as they mature, unlike most blue pruinose Orthetrum.