Neavei Black Fly vs Fan-foot Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neavei Black Fly | Fan-foot Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Simulium neavei | Zanclognatha tarsipennalis |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Simuliidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 26-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Africa, including Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Neavei Black Fly
A small black fly whose larvae uniquely attach to freshwater crabs rather than rocks or vegetation. It is a vector of river blindness in East Africa, particularly in forested areas. The association with crabs makes it vulnerable to control by removing the crab hosts.
Did You Know?
Eliminating the freshwater crabs that carry its larvae successfully eradicated onchocerciasis from parts of East Africa.
Fan-foot Moth
A subtle brown moth with fan-shaped palps and delicate wing markings. Found in woodland where dead leaves accumulate. Larvae feed on dead leaves on the woodland floor.
Did You Know?
The males have distinctive enlarged fan-shaped labial palps that give this moth its common name.