Yellow Swarming Fly vs Mango Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Swarming Fly | Mango Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thaumatomyia notata | Ceratitis cosyra |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Chloropidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 2-2.5 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Swarming Fly
A tiny yellow fly famous for forming enormous hibernation aggregations in buildings, sometimes numbering millions. Larvae are predatory on root aphids in grassland.
Did You Know?
Can form hibernation clusters of millions in attic spaces, with individual aggregations weighing several kilograms.
Mango Fruit Fly
A small, colorful fly with patterned wings that is one of the most destructive pests of mangoes in East Africa. Females lay eggs under the skin of ripening fruit.
Did You Know?
A single infested mango can contain dozens of larvae, and losses to fruit fly damage can exceed 80% of the harvest in unprotected orchards.