Ochraceum Black Fly vs Oriental Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ochraceum Black Fly | Oriental Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Simulium ochraceum | Bactrocera dorsalis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Simuliidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 1.5-3 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Mexico, Guatemala, southern Mexico, Central America | Asia, Africa, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ochraceum Black Fly
A small orangish-brown black fly that is the principal vector of onchocerciasis in Central America and southern Mexico. It breeds in small, fast-running mountain streams. Biting activity peaks in the early morning and late afternoon in coffee-growing regions.
Did You Know?
The Americas are close to eliminating onchocerciasis thanks to mass ivermectin distribution targeting this vector's parasite.
Oriental Fruit Fly
A highly polyphagous tropical fruit fly attacking over 400 host plant species. It is one of the most economically damaging invasive insects worldwide.
Did You Know?
It attacks more host plant species than any other fruit fly, with over 400 recorded hosts.