Latrine Fly vs Buffalo Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Latrine Fly | Buffalo Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fannia scalaris | Haematobia irritans exigua |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Fanniidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Scavengers | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Southeast Asia, northern Australia, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Latrine Fly
A small fly that breeds in excrement and decaying organic matter in latrines and drains. It can cause urogenital myiasis when larvae enter the urinary tract.
Did You Know?
Its flattened, spiny larvae are among the few fly species documented to cause urinary myiasis in humans.
Buffalo Fly
A small blood-feeding fly closely related to the horn fly, found primarily in Southeast Asia and Australia. It is a major pest of cattle and water buffalo, clustering on the animal's back, sides, and belly. Heavy infestations cause skin lesions and reduced milk production.
Did You Know?
Buffalo flies cause annual economic losses exceeding 100 million dollars to the Australian cattle industry.