Pallidipes Tsetse Fly vs Striped Horse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pallidipes Tsetse Fly | Striped Horse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossina pallidipes | Tabanus lineola |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Glossinidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 9-14 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, from Ethiopia to Mozambique | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Striped Horse Fly
A medium-sized horse fly with a pale dorsal stripe on the abdomen. Females are persistent blood-feeders on livestock and horses.
Did You Know?
Female horse flies can extract up to 0.5 ml of blood in a single feeding.