Intermedia Sandfly vs Sweet Itch Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Intermedia Sandfly | Sweet Itch Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lutzomyia intermedia | Culicoides obsoletus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Psychodidae | Ceratopogonidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern Brazil | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Intermedia Sandfly
A tiny sandfly found in southeastern Brazil that is a major vector of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Atlantic Forest regions. It thrives in peridomestic environments near deforested areas and is attracted to light. It is most active during humid nights near forest remnants.
Did You Know?
Deforestation of the Atlantic Forest has brought this sandfly into closer contact with humans, increasing leishmaniasis cases.
Sweet Itch Midge
A tiny dark biting midge with patterned wings that causes an allergic skin condition called sweet itch in horses. It breeds in moist, organically rich habitats.
Did You Know?
It is the primary vector of Bluetongue virus in livestock across Europe.