Sara Longwing vs Glossina Austeni Tsetse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sara Longwing | Glossina Austeni Tsetse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliconius sara | Glossina austeni |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Glossinidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Central America | Coastal East Africa, from Kenya to Mozambique |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sara Longwing
A striking longwing butterfly with velvety black wings marked by brilliant blue iridescent bands. It roosts communally in groups at night.
Did You Know?
Groups of up to 15 individuals return to the same roosting branch every evening for months, guided by chemical cues.
Glossina Austeni Tsetse Fly
A small, dark-colored tsetse fly found in coastal forests and thickets of East Africa. It is a vector of both human and animal trypanosomiasis in coastal regions. It was successfully eradicated from the island of Unguja (Zanzibar) using the sterile insect technique in 1997.
Did You Know?
Its eradication from Zanzibar using sterile males released from aircraft was the first successful elimination of a tsetse species from an island.