Reindeer Warble Fly vs Golubatz Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Reindeer Warble Fly | Golubatz Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypoderma tarandi | Simulium colombaschense |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Oestridae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia, Arctic Canada, Alaska | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Reindeer Warble Fly
A stout, furry fly that parasitizes reindeer and caribou. Females dart at reindeer to lay eggs on their legs. Larvae burrow through the skin and migrate through the body, creating warble lumps under the back skin.
Did You Know?
The buzzing of this fly causes reindeer to panic and stampede, and heavy infestations can reduce a reindeer's body weight by up to 25 percent.
Golubatz Fly
A historically devastating European black fly named after the Serbian town of Golubac. Larvae develop in the fast waters of the Danube River system.
Did You Know?
In 1923, a massive emergence killed over 16,000 cattle, horses, and other livestock along the Danube in a single event.