Melon Fly vs Common House Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Melon Fly | Common House Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zeugodacus cucurbitae | Culex pipiens |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, Africa, Pacific Islands, Hawaii | Worldwide temperate regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Melon Fly
A reddish-yellow fruit fly that is a major pest of melons, cucumbers, and other cucurbits. It has spread from Asia to become invasive across tropical regions.
Did You Know?
Eradication of the melon fly from Okinawa was one of the most successful sterile insect programs in history.
Common House Mosquito
A ubiquitous pale brown mosquito found in urban and suburban environments. It is the primary vector of West Nile virus in temperate regions.
Did You Know?
Underground populations in the London Tube have evolved into a distinct biting form called Culex pipiens molestus.