Pigeon Louse Fly vs Horn-faced Marsh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pigeon Louse Fly | Horn-faced Marsh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudolynchia canariensis | Dictya umbrarum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Hippoboscidae | Sciomyzidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan - worldwide wherever pigeons occur | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pigeon Louse Fly
A flattened, tough-bodied blood-sucking fly found on pigeons and doves worldwide. It has a leathery appearance, strong claws, and wings that allow it to move between bird hosts.
Did You Know?
It is the primary vector of pigeon malaria, a Haemoproteus blood parasite that infects domestic and wild pigeons.
Horn-faced Marsh Fly
A small yellowish marsh fly with patterned wings and prominent facial ridges. Larvae feed on decomposing aquatic snails in shallow wetland habitats.
Did You Know?
Sciomyzid flies are the only family of Diptera in which the larvae are obligate associates of mollusks.