Phasia Tachinid vs Onchocerciasis Black Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Phasia Tachinid | Onchocerciasis Black Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phasia hemiptera | Simulium damnosum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Phasia Tachinid
A parasitic fly with distinctive dark-tipped wings that parasitizes shieldbug species. Males have broader wings than females. Adults visit flowers for nectar.
Did You Know?
Larvae develop inside living shieldbugs, eventually consuming and killing their hosts.
Onchocerciasis Black Fly
The primary vector of river blindness in West and Central Africa. Larvae thrive in oxygen-rich rapids of tropical rivers.
Did You Know?
This species complex transmits the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus, which has blinded millions across Africa.