Mountain Prosimulium vs Tsetse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Prosimulium | Tsetse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prosimulium mixtum | Glossina morsitans |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Simuliidae | Glossinidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 8-17 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mountain Prosimulium
An early-season black fly of cold mountain streams in North America. Larvae develop in small headwater streams during late winter and early spring.
Did You Know?
Adults emerge so early in spring that they are often the first biting flies encountered by hikers each year.
Tsetse Fly
Vector of African sleeping sickness (trypanosomiasis). Unlike most flies, females give live birth to a single large larva. Both sexes are obligate blood-feeders.
Did You Know?
The tsetse fly is unique among insects — it gives birth to live young. The female nourishes a single larva internally with a milk-like substance, similar to mammalian lactation.