Indian Tse Tse-like Fly vs Thyridanthrax Bee Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Tse Tse-like Fly | Thyridanthrax Bee Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hippobosca maculata | Thyridanthrax fenestratus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Hippoboscidae | Bombyliidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh) | Southern Europe, North Africa, Middle East |
| 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.
Thyridanthrax Bee Fly
A bee fly with distinctive clear 'windows' in otherwise dark wings, found in sandy habitats across southern Europe. Larvae are parasitoids of tiger beetle and solitary wasp larvae.
Did You Know?
The translucent 'windows' in its dark wings may help break up its outline, camouflaging it against dappled sandy ground.