Yellow Fever Mosquito (Forest Form) vs Ozark Stiletto Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Fever Mosquito (Forest Form) | Ozark Stiletto Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aedes africanus | Thereva frontalis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Therevidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Tropical Africa, forest regions | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Fever Mosquito (Forest Form)
A dark forest mosquito that maintains the sylvatic cycle of yellow fever virus among monkeys in African tropical forests. It breeds in tree holes in the forest canopy and bites primarily non-human primates. It occasionally transmits yellow fever to humans who enter the forest.
Did You Know?
This species maintains yellow fever virus in a monkey-mosquito cycle in the forest canopy, serving as the original reservoir of the disease.
Ozark Stiletto Fly
A medium-sized stiletto fly with a grayish body covered in fine pale hairs and clear wings. It is commonly found resting on sunlit surfaces in open woodlands.
Did You Know?
The larvae have a unique ability to move rapidly through loose sand using undulating body movements.