Pallidipes Tsetse Fly vs Caribbean Giant Centipede
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pallidipes Tsetse Fly | Caribbean Giant Centipede |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossina pallidipes | Scolopendra alternans |
| Order | Diptera | Scolopendromorpha |
| Family | Glossinidae | Scolopendridae |
| Size | 9-14 mm | 150-200 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | East Africa, from Ethiopia to Mozambique | Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pallidipes Tsetse Fly
A large savanna tsetse fly with a distinctive pale brownish coloration, found in woodland habitats of East Africa. It is a major vector of nagana (animal trypanosomiasis) and can also transmit human sleeping sickness. It feeds primarily on wild game and domestic livestock.
Did You Know?
Traps baited with cow urine and acetone can catch thousands of G. pallidipes per day, forming the basis of community-based control programs.
Caribbean Giant Centipede
A large centipede found across the Caribbean islands with alternating dark and light body segments. It is an aggressive predator of insects and small vertebrates.
Did You Know?
It can deliver a painful venomous bite that causes intense local swelling.