Greater Bee Fly vs Pallidipes Tsetse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greater Bee Fly | Pallidipes Tsetse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombylius canescens | Glossina pallidipes |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Glossinidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 9-14 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa, Western Asia | East Africa, from Ethiopia to Mozambique |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Greater Bee Fly
A pale greyish bee fly with a long proboscis and clear wings. It parasitizes ground-nesting bees in arid Mediterranean habitats.
Did You Know?
It can hover motionless in the air for extended periods while probing flowers with its rigid proboscis.
Pallidipes Tsetse Fly
A large savanna tsetse fly with a distinctive pale brownish coloration, found in woodland habitats of East Africa. It is a major vector of nagana (animal trypanosomiasis) and can also transmit human sleeping sickness. It feeds primarily on wild game and domestic livestock.
Did You Know?
Traps baited with cow urine and acetone can catch thousands of G. pallidipes per day, forming the basis of community-based control programs.