Horn-faced Marsh Fly vs African Horse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horn-faced Marsh Fly | African Horse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dictya umbrarum | Tabanus biguttatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sciomyzidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 16-22 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horn-faced Marsh Fly
A small yellowish marsh fly with patterned wings and prominent facial ridges. Larvae feed on decomposing aquatic snails in shallow wetland habitats.
Did You Know?
Sciomyzid flies are the only family of Diptera in which the larvae are obligate associates of mollusks.
African Horse Fly
A large tropical horse fly that transmits animal trypanosomiasis in Africa. It is an important veterinary pest across sub-Saharan Africa.
Did You Know?
It is a mechanical vector of surra and other trypanosome diseases in African livestock.