Fuscipes Tsetse Fly vs Moss Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fuscipes Tsetse Fly | Moss Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossina fuscipes | Batrachideinae sp. (Coscineuta coxalis) |
| Order | Diptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Glossinidae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central and East Africa, from Cameroon to Uganda | Central America, South 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.
Moss Grasshopper
A tiny pygmy grasshopper with an elongated pronotum covered in moss-like textures. It is practically invisible on moss-covered rocks and logs.
Did You Know?
Its pronotum extends far beyond its abdomen and is textured to precisely mimic the moss it feeds on.