Throat Bot Fly of Horses vs Filigreed Stick Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Throat Bot Fly of Horses | Filigreed Stick Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gasterophilus nasalis | Toxodera fimbriata |
| Order | Diptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Oestridae | Toxoderidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 75-100 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide wherever horses are kept | Indonesia, Malaysia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Throat Bot Fly of Horses
A yellowish-brown bot fly that lays eggs under the jaw of horses. Larvae migrate to the area between the teeth and gums before traveling to the pyloric region of the stomach and duodenum. It is one of the most common horse bot flies worldwide.
Did You Know?
Unlike other horse bots, this species' larvae prefer the duodenum over the stomach, a unique niche among Gasterophilus species.
Filigreed Stick Mantis
A stick mantis from Southeast Asia with fringed edges along its thorax and legs. The fringes break up its body outline among dead twigs and branches.
Did You Know?
Its fringed body margins are more elaborate than any other species in the genus.