Alpine Marsh Fly vs Mountain Fungus Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Marsh Fly | Mountain Fungus Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elgiva solicita | Boletina alpina |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sciomyzidae | Mycetophilidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm body length | 4-6 mm body length |
| Habitat | Meadows | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Alps | Northern Europe, Alps |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alpine Marsh Fly
A snail-killing fly of wet alpine meadows and bogs. Its larvae are specialist predators of aquatic snails.
Did You Know?
Each larva can consume multiple snails during its development.
Mountain Fungus Gnat
A delicate, long-legged gnat found in damp montane forests. Larvae develop in fungi and decaying wood at high elevations.
Did You Know?
Some fungus gnats produce bioluminescent larvae, though this species does not.