Throat Bot Fly of Horses vs Subarctic Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Throat Bot Fly of Horses | Subarctic Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gasterophilus nasalis | Prionocera turcica |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Oestridae | Tipulidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 12-18 mm body length |
| Habitat | Farmland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide wherever horses are kept | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia |
| 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.
Subarctic Crane Fly
A medium-sized crane fly with distinctive patterned wings and long, slender legs. Larvae develop in wet peatland soils. Adults are poor fliers and often rest on low vegetation in sheltered spots.
Did You Know?
The larvae of this crane fly can survive in waterlogged, low-oxygen peat soil by breathing through specialized anal papillae.