Northern House Mosquito vs Fleshfly (Dux)
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern House Mosquito | Fleshfly (Dux) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aedes hexodontus | Sarcophaga dux |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Sarcophagidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, northern Siberia | Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Northern House Mosquito
A dark-colored Arctic mosquito with distinctive banding on the abdomen. It breeds in tundra pools and is a major pest species in northern regions. Females are aggressive biters, active even in cool temperatures.
Did You Know?
This species can complete its entire larval development in as little as two weeks in the continuous daylight of Arctic summer.
Fleshfly (Dux)
A large gray flesh fly common across tropical Asia and the Pacific that is an important cause of wound myiasis and secondary myiasis of the ear and nose. Females deposit live larvae directly into wounds and body cavities. It is frequently associated with unsanitary conditions in tropical urban areas.
Did You Know?
Cases of aural myiasis caused by this fly, where larvae infest the ear canal, are regularly reported in tropical Asian hospitals.