Agabus Arctic Diving Beetle vs Mountain Prosimulium
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Agabus Arctic Diving Beetle | Mountain Prosimulium |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agabus arcticus | Prosimulium mixtum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Northern Russia, Northern Canada, Alaska | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Agabus Arctic Diving Beetle
A cold-adapted diving beetle found in northern and alpine regions across the Holarctic. It thrives in frigid mountain streams and arctic tundra pools.
Did You Know?
It can remain active in near-freezing water temperatures that would immobilize most other aquatic insects.
Mountain Prosimulium
An early-season black fly of cold mountain streams in North America. Larvae develop in small headwater streams during late winter and early spring.
Did You Know?
Adults emerge so early in spring that they are often the first biting flies encountered by hikers each year.