Heath Bee Fly vs Tsetse Fly (Forest)
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heath Bee Fly | Tsetse Fly (Forest) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombylius minor | Glossina palpalis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Glossinidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Heath Bee Fly
A small, late-summer bee fly with greyish fur and clear wings. Its larvae parasitize solitary wasps in sandy habitats.
Did You Know?
Unlike most bee flies that appear in spring, this species flies mainly in July and August.
Tsetse Fly (Forest)
A major vector of African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness). Unique among flies for giving live birth to a single large larva nourished internally with a milk-like substance.
Did You Know?
The tsetse fly nourishes its single developing larva with a milk gland — this is the closest any insect comes to mammalian lactation and pregnancy.