Malagasy Atlas Moth vs Fuscipes Tsetse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Atlas Moth | Fuscipes Tsetse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epiphora bauhiniae | Glossina fuscipes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Glossinidae |
| Size | 100-140 mm wingspan | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Central and East Africa, from Cameroon to Uganda |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malagasy Atlas Moth
A large silk moth with rich chestnut and cream wings bearing translucent triangular windows. The wings have scalloped margins and subtle eyespot markings.
Did You Know?
Its transparent wing windows are thought to confuse predators by breaking up the moth's outline against the sky.
Fuscipes Tsetse Fly
A small riverine tsetse fly that is the major vector of Trypanosoma brucei gambiense in Central and East Africa. It inhabits riverine vegetation and lakeshores and is responsible for most human African trypanosomiasis cases. Multiple subspecies exist with different geographic ranges.
Did You Know?
It is responsible for transmitting over 90 percent of human sleeping sickness cases, mostly in the Democratic Republic of Congo.