Frit Fly vs Asian Tiger Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Frit Fly | Asian Tiger Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oscinella frit | Aedes albopictus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Chloropidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate worldwide | Southeast Asia, Americas, Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Frit Fly
A tiny fly that is a major pest of oat crops and ryegrass. Larvae bore into plant stems causing 'dead heart'. Named from the Swedish word for grain. Multiple generations per year.
Did You Know?
Despite being only 1.5mm long, it can destroy entire crops of oats by killing the growing shoot inside each stem.
Asian Tiger Mosquito
A striking black mosquito with a single white stripe down the thorax and banded legs. It is a highly invasive species spreading rapidly worldwide.
Did You Know?
It spread globally through the used tire trade, breeding in water collected inside tires.