Sapphire Jewelwing vs Horse Stomach Bot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sapphire Jewelwing | Horse Stomach Bot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vestalis luctuosa | Gasterophilus intestinalis |
| Order | Odonata | Diptera |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 55-65 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Cosmopolitan wherever horses are kept |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sapphire Jewelwing
A large Southeast Asian damselfly with a dark metallic blue body and dark-tipped wings. Males shimmer with deep sapphire and violet hues.
Did You Know?
Its deep sapphire blue metallic body makes it one of the most photogenic damselflies in tropical Asia.
Horse Stomach Bot Fly
A bee-like fly that glues eggs to horse leg hairs where they are ingested during grooming. Larvae attach to the stomach lining and develop for months before passing out.
Did You Know?
Larvae survive the acidic horse stomach by secreting a protective alkaline buffer around themselves.