Sonorensis Biting Midge vs Small-headed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sonorensis Biting Midge | Small-headed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Culicoides sonorensis | Ogcodes pallidipennis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Ceratopogonidae | Acroceridae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 4-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | North America, especially southwestern United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sonorensis Biting Midge
A small biting midge that is the primary vector of bluetongue virus and epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus in North America. It breeds in muddy margins of dairy wastewater ponds and is most abundant in the southwestern United States. It is responsible for severe livestock disease outbreaks.
Did You Know?
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease transmitted by this midge kills thousands of white-tailed deer across North America annually.
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.