Narrow-winged Bee Fly vs Pallidipes Tsetse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Narrow-winged Bee Fly | Pallidipes Tsetse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Systoechus vulgaris | Glossina pallidipes |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Glossinidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 9-14 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | East Africa, from Ethiopia to Mozambique |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Narrow-winged Bee Fly
A small, hairy bee fly with a rounded body and a short proboscis compared to Bombylius species. It hovers at flowers in arid habitats, frequently visiting low-growing composites.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are important natural enemies of grasshoppers, entering and consuming their egg pods in the soil.
Pallidipes Tsetse Fly
A large savanna tsetse fly with a distinctive pale brownish coloration, found in woodland habitats of East Africa. It is a major vector of nagana (animal trypanosomiasis) and can also transmit human sleeping sickness. It feeds primarily on wild game and domestic livestock.
Did You Know?
Traps baited with cow urine and acetone can catch thousands of G. pallidipes per day, forming the basis of community-based control programs.