Globular Tachinid vs Neavei Black Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Globular Tachinid | Neavei Black Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnosoma rotundatum | Simulium neavei |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Parasites | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | East Africa, including Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Globular Tachinid
A distinctive round-bodied parasitic fly colored bright orange-red with black markings. Parasitizes shieldbugs. One of the most easily recognized tachinid flies.
Did You Know?
The unusually round, bright orange body makes this one of the most recognizable parasitic flies.
Neavei Black Fly
A small black fly whose larvae uniquely attach to freshwater crabs rather than rocks or vegetation. It is a vector of river blindness in East Africa, particularly in forested areas. The association with crabs makes it vulnerable to control by removing the crab hosts.
Did You Know?
Eliminating the freshwater crabs that carry its larvae successfully eradicated onchocerciasis from parts of East Africa.