White-banded Hoverfly vs Tumbu Fly

Side-by-side species comparison

White-banded Hoverfly

A dark hoverfly with a broad white band across the abdomen. It is associated with shaded habitats and visits white umbelliferous flowers.

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Its larvae are predators of aphids found on low-growing vegetation in shaded woodland.

An African blow fly whose larvae cause furuncular myiasis in humans and animals. Females lay eggs on soil or clothing hung out to dry.

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Ironing clothes thoroughly after drying them outdoors kills the eggs and prevents skin infestation.