Italian Locust vs Horse Stomach Bot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Italian Locust | Horse Stomach Bot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calliptamus italicus | Gasterophilus intestinalis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Oestridae |
| Size | 15-35 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Cosmopolitan wherever horses are kept |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Italian Locust
A medium-sized locust with pink hindwings found across southern Europe and Central Asia. It favors dry, warm habitats and can swarm during outbreaks.
Did You Know?
Its bright pink hindwings are flashed during flight to startle predators.
Horse Stomach Bot Fly
A bee-like fly that glues eggs to horse leg hairs where they are ingested during grooming. Larvae attach to the stomach lining and develop for months before passing out.
Did You Know?
Larvae survive the acidic horse stomach by secreting a protective alkaline buffer around themselves.