Horn Fly vs Japanese Encephalitis Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horn Fly | Japanese Encephalitis Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematobia irritans | Culex tritaeniorhynchus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | South, Southeast, and East Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horn Fly
A small blood-feeding fly that spends almost its entire life on cattle. It clusters at the base of horns and along the back and belly.
Did You Know?
Each fly feeds up to 40 times daily, and infestations of thousands per animal cause severe weight loss.
Japanese Encephalitis Mosquito
A medium-sized brownish mosquito with a pale band on the proboscis that is the primary vector of Japanese encephalitis virus across Asia. It breeds predominantly in rice paddies, which provide vast breeding habitat. It feeds primarily on large domestic animals, with occasional spillover biting of humans.
Did You Know?
Rice paddy agriculture creates perfect breeding habitat for this mosquito, linking Japanese encephalitis directly to rice cultivation.