Cylindrical Tachinid vs Glossina Austeni Tsetse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cylindrical Tachinid | Glossina Austeni Tsetse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cylindromyia brassicaria | Glossina austeni |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Glossinidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Parasites | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Coastal East Africa, from Kenya to Mozambique |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cylindrical Tachinid
A slender, wasp-like parasitic fly with a narrow cylindrical abdomen. Parasitizes shieldbugs by laying eggs directly onto the host. Found in warm, flower-rich habitats.
Did You Know?
Its wasp-like appearance is a remarkable case of mimicry in a group of true flies.
Glossina Austeni Tsetse Fly
A small, dark-colored tsetse fly found in coastal forests and thickets of East Africa. It is a vector of both human and animal trypanosomiasis in coastal regions. It was successfully eradicated from the island of Unguja (Zanzibar) using the sterile insect technique in 1997.
Did You Know?
Its eradication from Zanzibar using sterile males released from aircraft was the first successful elimination of a tsetse species from an island.