Indian Tse Tse-like Fly vs Noisy Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Tse Tse-like Fly | Noisy Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hippobosca maculata | Tachina fera |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Hippoboscidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 9-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh) | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Indian Tse Tse-like Fly
A flattened, leathery ectoparasitic fly that feeds on the blood of horses, cattle, and dogs. It has powerful claws for gripping hair and feathers and moves sideways through the host's coat with ease.
Did You Know?
These flies are so tenacious that they can run sideways through animal fur and are extremely difficult to swat or remove.
Noisy Tachinid
A large tawny-orange tachinid fly commonly found basking on vegetation in late summer. It parasitizes noctuid moth caterpillars in European habitats.
Did You Know?
It produces a loud buzzing sound in flight that is distinctly audible from several meters away.