Philippine Flower Mantis vs Neavei Black Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Philippine Flower Mantis | Neavei Black Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Creobroter nebulosa | Simulium neavei |
| Order | Mantodea | Diptera |
| Family | Hymenopodidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Philippines, Indonesia | East Africa, including Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Philippine Flower Mantis
A small, cloudy-winged flower mantis native to the Philippines and nearby islands. Its mottled wings provide camouflage among lichen-covered branches.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'nebulosa' means cloudy, referring to the misty pattern on its wings.
Neavei Black Fly
A small black fly whose larvae uniquely attach to freshwater crabs rather than rocks or vegetation. It is a vector of river blindness in East Africa, particularly in forested areas. The association with crabs makes it vulnerable to control by removing the crab hosts.
Did You Know?
Eliminating the freshwater crabs that carry its larvae successfully eradicated onchocerciasis from parts of East Africa.