Neavei Black Fly vs Satellite Flesh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neavei Black Fly | Satellite Flesh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Simulium neavei | Sarcophaga africa |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Simuliidae | Sarcophagidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, including Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya | Africa, Asia, Southern 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.
Satellite Flesh Fly
A tropical flesh fly that deposits larvae on carcasses and open wounds. It can cause myiasis in livestock and occasionally in humans.
Did You Know?
It can complete its entire larval development in carrion in as little as four days in warm conditions.