Paris Peacock vs Glossina Austeni Tsetse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Paris Peacock | Glossina Austeni Tsetse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio paris | Glossina austeni |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Glossinidae |
| Size | 90-120 mm wingspan | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia, southern China | Coastal East Africa, from Kenya to Mozambique |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Paris Peacock
A magnificent large swallowtail with velvety black wings bearing a large iridescent blue-green patch on each hindwing that changes color with viewing angle. It frequents forest canopies.
Did You Know?
The shimmering blue-green patch on the hindwing is produced by nanoscale concavities in the wing scales that act like tiny mirrors.
Glossina Austeni Tsetse Fly
A small, dark-colored tsetse fly found in coastal forests and thickets of East Africa. It is a vector of both human and animal trypanosomiasis in coastal regions. It was successfully eradicated from the island of Unguja (Zanzibar) using the sterile insect technique in 1997.
Did You Know?
Its eradication from Zanzibar using sterile males released from aircraft was the first successful elimination of a tsetse species from an island.