Fuscipes Tsetse Fly vs Large Fruit-tree Tortrix
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fuscipes Tsetse Fly | Large Fruit-tree Tortrix |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossina fuscipes | Archips podana |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Glossinidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 20-27 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central and East Africa, from Cameroon to Uganda | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Large Fruit-tree Tortrix
A relatively large tortricid with reddish-brown males and paler females. It is a common pest in orchards where larvae web leaves together.
Did You Know?
Males fly in a characteristic zigzag pattern when following a female pheromone trail.