Tsetse Fly (Forest) vs Japanese Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tsetse Fly (Forest) | Japanese Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossina palpalis | Cophinopoda chinensis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Glossinidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Africa | East Asia |
| 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.
Japanese Robber Fly
A large East Asian robber fly with powerful raptorial legs. It preys on cicadas and large beetles in montane forests.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few flies capable of overpowering and killing adult cicadas.