Onchocerciasis Black Fly vs Satellite Flesh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Onchocerciasis Black Fly | Satellite Flesh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Simulium damnosum | Sarcophaga africa |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Simuliidae | Sarcophagidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Africa, Asia, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Onchocerciasis Black Fly
The primary vector of river blindness in West and Central Africa. Larvae thrive in oxygen-rich rapids of tropical rivers.
Did You Know?
This species complex transmits the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus, which has blinded millions across 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.