Mango Fruit Fly vs Owl Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mango Fruit Fly | Owl Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceratitis cosyra | Clogmia albipunctata |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Psychodidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 2-5 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) | Cosmopolitan |
| 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.
Owl Midge
A small fuzzy moth-like fly found in bathrooms and drains worldwide. Its larvae feed on gelatinous films of bacteria inside drainage pipes.
Did You Know?
Despite living in unsanitary conditions, it is not known to transmit any diseases to humans.