Pallidipes Tsetse Fly vs Satellite Flesh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pallidipes Tsetse Fly | Satellite Flesh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossina pallidipes | Sarcophaga africa |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Glossinidae | Sarcophagidae |
| Size | 9-14 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, from Ethiopia to Mozambique | Africa, Asia, Southern Europe |
| 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.
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.