Pallidipes Tsetse Fly vs Purple Hairstreak
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pallidipes Tsetse Fly | Purple Hairstreak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossina pallidipes | Favonius quercus |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Glossinidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 9-14 mm | 31-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Africa, from Ethiopia to Mozambique | Europe, western Asia, North Africa |
| 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.
Purple Hairstreak
A small dark butterfly with a purple-blue sheen visible only at certain angles, living almost exclusively in oak canopies. It feeds on honeydew rather than visiting flowers.
Did You Know?
Colonies can exist undetected for years because the butterflies almost never leave the treetops.