Tumbu Fly vs African Myrmecophile Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tumbu Fly | African Myrmecophile Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordylobia anthropophaga | Dorylomimus kohli |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Central Africa, West Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Tumbu Fly
An African blow fly whose larvae cause furuncular myiasis in humans and animals. Females lay eggs on soil or clothing hung out to dry.
Did You Know?
Ironing clothes thoroughly after drying them outdoors kills the eggs and prevents skin infestation.
African Myrmecophile Rove Beetle
A rove beetle that lives with army ant colonies in tropical Africa, mimicking the ants in body shape. It travels with the nomadic ant colony during emigrations.
Did You Know?
Its body shape so closely mimics that of its host ants that it was initially described as an ant rather than a beetle.