Greenhead Horse Fly vs Minimus Malaria Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greenhead Horse Fly | Minimus Malaria Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tabanus nigrovittatus | Anopheles minimus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Southeast Asia, southern China, India |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Greenhead Horse Fly
A coastal salt marsh horse fly with bright green eyes. It is the most abundant biting fly along the Atlantic coast of North America.
Did You Know?
Greenheads are so abundant in some coastal areas that they limit beach recreation in summer.
Minimus Malaria Mosquito
A small mosquito found along the foothills and valleys of Southeast Asia, breeding in slow-moving, clear streams. It has pale wing spots and is an important malaria vector in rural foothill communities. Its behavior ranges from strongly anthropophilic to zoophilic depending on the population.
Did You Know?
Deforestation and creation of new stream habitats have actually expanded the range of this mosquito.