Yellow Fly vs Saltmarsh Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Fly | Saltmarsh Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diachlorus ferrugatus | Aedes sollicitans |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern North America, Central America | Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Fly
A medium-sized yellowish horse fly notorious for its aggressive biting. It is particularly abundant in the coastal southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the most painful biting flies in the southeastern United States.
Saltmarsh Mosquito
A golden-brown mosquito that breeds in enormous numbers in coastal salt marshes. It is a strong flier capable of traveling over 60 km from breeding sites.
Did You Know?
Swarms can be so dense near salt marshes that they have driven livestock to exhaustion.