Notch-horned Cleg vs Southern House Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Notch-horned Cleg | Southern House Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematopota pluvialis | Culex quinquefasciatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Tropics and subtropics worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Notch-horned Cleg
A grey horse fly with mottled wings that approaches silently before biting. It is one of the most common biting flies in Europe.
Did You Know?
Unlike most horse flies, the cleg approaches completely silently, landing and biting before being noticed.
Southern House Mosquito
A tropical and subtropical mosquito that breeds in polluted water. It transmits lymphatic filariasis and is a major nuisance biter at night.
Did You Know?
It thrives in organically polluted water that most other mosquito species cannot tolerate.