The tsetse fly is predominant in large areas of sub-Saharan Africa where human settlements and agriculture are located. Tsetse flies are relatives of the house fly, but they are larger than a common house fly. The approximate length of a house fly is 6 to 7 mm, while a tsetse fly is between 6 and 16 mm in length. There are currently around 22 different species or species of tsetse flies living on the African continent. The scientific name of the tsetse fly is Glossina. Each of the different species of tsetse flies has its own identifying name which follows the name Glossina. The generic or genus name is Glossina. A genus is a group of closely related species. The name that follows is the species name, or specific name. For example, the Glossina Palpalis. All tsetse fly species generally look the same with their color ranging from yellowish brown to dark brown. When the tsetse fly is in a resting position, the wings are generally flat on the back. A distinctive feature of the tsetse fly that sets it apart from other flies is a row of long, branched hairs present on each of its antennae. The average lifespan of an adult tsetse fly ranges from one to three months. The reproductive process begins with the hatching of the larva from an egg in the female and the development of the young fly occurring in the uterus. The larvae growth process usually takes about nine days. While in the uterus, the larva gets its nutrients from the fluid secreted by the uterine wall of the tsetse fly. Good nutrition is necessary because if undernourished, the female fly will produce a small, underdeveloped, non-viable larva. On the other hand, proper nutrition will reduce the effects of sleeping sickness and the rate of infection. Organizations such as the World Health Organization have taken the lead in creating some partnerships with pharmaceutical companies to ensure treatment is available to people who need it; partnerships have also been created to allow for better accountability of infected subjects and guarantee that they receive the necessary care. As a young boy, one of my earliest memories of a science class involves learning about the tsetse fly of sub-Saharan Africa. . It fascinated me to know that the fly was capable of putting people to sleep for life with just one bite; hence why I chose the topic of my presentation. While researching this topic I learned some very interesting information about the species, it definitely gave me a broader view of what I thought I knew in my youth..