Tsetse Fly (Forest) vs Brevipalpis Tsetse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tsetse Fly (Forest) | Brevipalpis Tsetse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossina palpalis | Glossina brevipalpis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Glossinidae | Glossinidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | East Africa (Kenya coast, Tanzania, Uganda) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tsetse Fly (Forest)
A major vector of African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness). Unique among flies for giving live birth to a single large larva nourished internally with a milk-like substance.
Did You Know?
The tsetse fly nourishes its single developing larva with a milk gland — this is the closest any insect comes to mammalian lactation and pregnancy.
Brevipalpis Tsetse Fly
The largest species of tsetse fly, with a robust body and short palps from which its name derives. It inhabits thicket and coastal bush habitats.
Did You Know?
Despite its large size, it is a relatively weak vector of trypanosomiasis compared to other tsetse species.