Louse Fly vs Senegalese Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Louse Fly | Senegalese Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hippobosca equina | Oedaleus senegalensis |
| Order | Diptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Hippoboscidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 7-8 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | West Africa, Sahel region |
| 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.
Senegalese Grasshopper
A small to medium grasshopper with an X-shaped marking on the pronotum and blue hindwings. It is an important crop pest across the Sahel.
Did You Know?
After good rains in the Sahel, populations can explode so rapidly that they cause significant damage to millet crops within days.