Tiger Bee Fly vs Onchocerciasis Black Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiger Bee Fly | Onchocerciasis Black Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xenox tigrinus | Simulium damnosum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tiger Bee Fly
A large, dramatic bee fly with boldly patterned black and white spotted wings. It is commonly seen flying around wooden structures where its host carpenter bees nest.
Did You Know?
Females hover at carpenter bee nest entrances and flick eggs inside while the bee is away foraging.
Onchocerciasis Black Fly
The primary vector of river blindness in West and Central Africa. Larvae thrive in oxygen-rich rapids of tropical rivers.
Did You Know?
This species complex transmits the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus, which has blinded millions across Africa.