Onchocerciasis Black Fly vs Sinuate-winged Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Onchocerciasis Black Fly | Sinuate-winged Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Simulium damnosum | Tatocnemis sinuatipennis |
| Order | Diptera | Odonata |
| Family | Simuliidae | Platycnemididae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 35-42 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Sinuate-winged Damselfly
An endemic damselfly with distinctively sinuate or wavy-edged wings, a feature unique among Malagasy odonates. Males have a metallic green thorax and pale blue abdomen.
Did You Know?
The unusual wavy wing shape is found in no other damselfly genus, making Tatocnemis instantly recognizable in the field.