Sergenti Sandfly vs Heath Bee Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sergenti Sandfly | Heath Bee Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phlebotomus sergenti | Bombylius minor |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Psychodidae | Bombyliidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Mediterranean, Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sergenti Sandfly
A small sandfly with a broad geographic range across the Old World, serving as the vector of Leishmania tropica, which causes anthroponotic cutaneous leishmaniasis. It is adapted to both urban and periurban environments. It breeds in rubble, stone walls, and rodent burrows.
Did You Know?
Cutaneous leishmaniasis transmitted by this fly was historically called 'Aleppo boil' or 'Baghdad boil' after the cities where it was common.
Heath Bee Fly
A small, late-summer bee fly with greyish fur and clear wings. Its larvae parasitize solitary wasps in sandy habitats.
Did You Know?
Unlike most bee flies that appear in spring, this species flies mainly in July and August.