Striped Deer Fly vs Fusca Tsetse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Deer Fly | Fusca Tsetse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysops vittatus | Glossina fusca |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Glossinidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America from Canada to the southern United States | East Africa (Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya highlands) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Striped Deer Fly
A small deer fly with distinctive dark bands across its wings and bright green and gold patterned eyes. Females are persistent biters that circle the head and shoulders of hosts.
Did You Know?
Its compound eyes display iridescent green and gold zigzag patterns that fade to dull gray shortly after the fly dies.
Fusca Tsetse Fly
A large, dark-colored tsetse fly that inhabits dense forest environments. It feeds primarily on wild forest animals and is less commonly encountered than savanna species.
Did You Know?
It belongs to the fusca group of tsetse, which is considered the most ancient lineage of all Glossina species.