Blandford Fly vs Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blandford Fly | Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Simulium posticatum | Aedes aegypti |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Simuliidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide (tropical) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blandford Fly
A notorious black fly that causes severe allergic reactions with its bite around the Blandford area of Dorset. Females need blood meals for egg development. Larvae develop in clean rivers.
Did You Know?
Named after Blandford Forum in Dorset where outbreaks of painful bites affect thousands of people each summer.
Mosquito
A vector for dengue, yellow fever, Zika, and chikungunya. Only females bite, needing blood protein for egg development. Can detect human breath CO2 from 50 meters away.
Did You Know?
Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals on Earth — they kill over 700,000 people annually through disease transmission, more than all other animals combined.