Globular Tachinid vs Polynesian Tiger Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Globular Tachinid | Polynesian Tiger Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnosoma rotundatum | Aedes polynesiensis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South Pacific islands, Polynesia, Melanesia |
| 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.
Polynesian Tiger Mosquito
A dark mosquito with white markings found across the South Pacific islands. It is an important vector of lymphatic filariasis (Wuchereria bancrofti) and dengue in the Pacific. It breeds in natural containers like coconut shells, crab holes, and tree holes.
Did You Know?
Biological control using the mosquito Toxorhynchites amboinensis was attempted in the Pacific, as it preys on Aedes larvae.