Mango Fruit Fly vs Mountain Fungus Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mango Fruit Fly | Mountain Fungus Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceratitis cosyra | Boletina alpina |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Mycetophilidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 4-6 mm body length |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) | Northern Europe, Alps |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mango Fruit Fly
A small, colorful fly with patterned wings that is one of the most destructive pests of mangoes in East Africa. Females lay eggs under the skin of ripening fruit.
Did You Know?
A single infested mango can contain dozens of larvae, and losses to fruit fly damage can exceed 80% of the harvest in unprotected orchards.
Mountain Fungus Gnat
A delicate, long-legged gnat found in damp montane forests. Larvae develop in fungi and decaying wood at high elevations.
Did You Know?
Some fungus gnats produce bioluminescent larvae, though this species does not.