Glossina Austeni Tsetse Fly vs Colorful Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Glossina Austeni Tsetse Fly | Colorful Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossina austeni | Achrioptera maroloko |
| Order | Diptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Glossinidae | Achriopteridae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 170-230 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Coastal East Africa, from Kenya to Mozambique | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Glossina Austeni Tsetse Fly
A small, dark-colored tsetse fly found in coastal forests and thickets of East Africa. It is a vector of both human and animal trypanosomiasis in coastal regions. It was successfully eradicated from the island of Unguja (Zanzibar) using the sterile insect technique in 1997.
Did You Know?
Its eradication from Zanzibar using sterile males released from aircraft was the first successful elimination of a tsetse species from an island.
Colorful Stick Insect
A newly described giant stick insect with brilliantly colored males showing iridescent blue bodies and orange-red limbs. Its species name means 'colorful' in Malagasy.
Did You Know?
Its name 'maroloko' translates to 'colorful' in Malagasy, a fitting tribute to the extraordinary coloration of the males.