Horse Sucking Louse vs False Stable Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horse Sucking Louse | False Stable Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematopinus asini | Muscina stabulans |
| Order | Phthiraptera | Diptera |
| Family | Haematopinidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horse Sucking Louse
A large blood-sucking louse found on horses, donkeys, and mules. It prefers areas with long hair such as the mane, forelock, and tail base.
Did You Know?
Infested horses develop a rough, dull coat and the constant irritation can cause significant weight loss.
False Stable Fly
A robust fly resembling a large house fly with reddish-yellow patches at the wing base. Larvae can be facultative predators of other fly larvae.
Did You Know?
Its predatory larvae sometimes consume house fly larvae, making it an accidental biocontrol agent.