Louse Fly vs False Stable Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Louse Fly | False Stable Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hippobosca equina | Muscina stabulans |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Hippoboscidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 7-8 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Louse Fly
A flattened bloodsucking fly parasite of horses and cattle with powerful clawed legs for clinging to fur. Adults are incredibly tough and difficult to crush.
Did You Know?
Its body is so tough and flattened that it can withstand being stepped on by its horse host without injury.
False Stable Fly
A robust fly resembling a large house fly with reddish-yellow patches at the wing base. Larvae can be facultative predators of other fly larvae.
Did You Know?
Its predatory larvae sometimes consume house fly larvae, making it an accidental biocontrol agent.