Sheep Ked vs Neotropical Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sheep Ked | Neotropical Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melophagus ovinus | Ommatius orenoquensis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Hippoboscidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan - worldwide where sheep are raised | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sheep Ked
A completely wingless, tick-like blood-sucking fly that lives permanently in sheep wool. Its flattened body and strong claws allow it to cling firmly to wool fibers.
Did You Know?
Despite being called a ked or tick, it is actually a true fly that has completely lost its wings through evolution.
Neotropical Robber Fly
A slender tropical robber fly found in South American lowland forests. It hunts from leaf tips in the forest understory.
Did You Know?
The genus Ommatius is one of the most species-rich robber fly genera in the tropics.