Southern House Mosquito vs Deer Fly (Chrysops)
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern House Mosquito | Deer Fly (Chrysops) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Culex quinquefasciatus | Chrysops silacea |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Tropics and subtropics worldwide | West and Central Africa, Congo Basin |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern House Mosquito
A tropical and subtropical mosquito that breeds in polluted water. It transmits lymphatic filariasis and is a major nuisance biter at night.
Did You Know?
It thrives in organically polluted water that most other mosquito species cannot tolerate.
Deer Fly (Chrysops)
A medium-sized fly with striking patterned wings and bright green eyes. It is the primary vector of Loa loa, the African eyeworm, in the rainforests of West and Central Africa. It bites during the day, especially around the forest canopy.
Did You Know?
The Loa loa worm it transmits can sometimes be seen migrating across the white of the eye, earning it the name 'African eyeworm'.