Reindeer Nose Bot Fly vs Saltmarsh Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Reindeer Nose Bot Fly | Saltmarsh Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephenemyia trompe | Aedes sollicitans |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Oestridae | Culicidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia | Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Reindeer Nose Bot Fly
A large, hairy, bee-like fly that squirts live larvae into the nostrils of reindeer. The larvae develop in the nasal passages and throat of the host. Adults resemble bumblebees and do not feed.
Did You Know?
This fly is one of the fastest insects in the world for its size, capable of pursuing running reindeer at speeds exceeding 40 kilometers per hour.
Saltmarsh Mosquito
A golden-brown mosquito that breeds in enormous numbers in coastal salt marshes. It is a strong flier capable of traveling over 60 km from breeding sites.
Did You Know?
Swarms can be so dense near salt marshes that they have driven livestock to exhaustion.