Pallidipes Tsetse Fly vs Deer Fly (Chrysops)
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pallidipes Tsetse Fly | Deer Fly (Chrysops) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossina pallidipes | Chrysops silacea |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Glossinidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 9-14 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, from Ethiopia to Mozambique | West and Central Africa, Congo Basin |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Deer Fly (Chrysops)
A medium-sized fly with striking patterned wings and bright green eyes. It is the primary vector of Loa loa, the African eyeworm, in the rainforests of West and Central Africa. It bites during the day, especially around the forest canopy.
Did You Know?
The Loa loa worm it transmits can sometimes be seen migrating across the white of the eye, earning it the name 'African eyeworm'.