Throat Bot Fly of Horses vs Oak Pinhole Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Throat Bot Fly of Horses | Oak Pinhole Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gasterophilus nasalis | Platypus cylindrus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Oestridae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide wherever horses are kept | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Oak Pinhole Borer
A tiny ambrosia beetle that bores into oak trees and cultivates fungal gardens inside its tunnels. The only European species of its subfamily. Males guard the tunnel entrance.
Did You Know?
One of the few farming insects in Europe, cultivating fungal crops inside tunnels bored into oak wood.