Glossina Austeni Tsetse Fly vs Louse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Glossina Austeni Tsetse Fly | Louse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossina austeni | Hippobosca equina |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Glossinidae | Hippoboscidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 7-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Coastal East Africa, from Kenya to Mozambique | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Louse Fly
A flattened bloodsucking fly parasite of horses and cattle with powerful clawed legs for clinging to fur. Adults are incredibly tough and difficult to crush.
Did You Know?
Its body is so tough and flattened that it can withstand being stepped on by its horse host without injury.