Keeled Treehopper vs Indian Tse Tse-like Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Keeled Treehopper | Indian Tse Tse-like Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Entylia carinata | Hippobosca maculata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Hippoboscidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Keeled Treehopper
A small, flattened treehopper with a pronounced dorsal keel running along its pronotum. It is widespread across the Americas on many host plants.
Did You Know?
Its flat, leaf-like profile makes it look like a tiny bump or bud on a plant stem.
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.