Swallow Louse Fly vs Reindeer Nose Bot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Swallow Louse Fly | Reindeer Nose Bot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ornithomya avicularia | Cephenemyia trompe |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Hippoboscidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Swallow Louse Fly
A flattened, brownish winged louse fly that parasitizes a wide range of bird species. It moves rapidly through feathers using its laterally compressed body and strong tarsal claws.
Did You Know?
It can parasitize over 30 different bird species, making it one of the most host-generalist hippoboscid flies.
Reindeer Nose Bot Fly
A large, hairy, bee-like fly that squirts live larvae into the nostrils of reindeer. The larvae develop in the nasal passages and throat of the host. Adults resemble bumblebees and do not feed.
Did You Know?
This fly is one of the fastest insects in the world for its size, capable of pursuing running reindeer at speeds exceeding 40 kilometers per hour.