Small-headed Fly vs Pigeon Louse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small-headed Fly | Pigeon Louse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ogcodes pallidipennis | Pseudolynchia canariensis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Acroceridae | Hippoboscidae |
| Size | 4-8 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Cosmopolitan - worldwide wherever pigeons occur |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small-headed Fly
A round-bodied fly with a tiny head whose larva parasitizes spiders from the inside.
Did You Know?
The first-instar larva attaches to a passing spider and burrows inside to feed.
Pigeon Louse Fly
A flattened, tough-bodied blood-sucking fly found on pigeons and doves worldwide. It has a leathery appearance, strong claws, and wings that allow it to move between bird hosts.
Did You Know?
It is the primary vector of pigeon malaria, a Haemoproteus blood parasite that infects domestic and wild pigeons.