Alpine Snow Fly vs Common House Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Snow Fly | Common House Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chionea lutescens | Culex pipiens |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Limoniidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm body length | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Wetlands |
| Diet | Scavengers | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Central Europe | Worldwide temperate regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alpine Snow Fly
A yellowish wingless crane fly found on snow in alpine regions. It breeds in soil beneath the snowpack where larvae feed on decaying matter.
Did You Know?
Adults emerge in midwinter and mate directly on the snow surface.
Common House Mosquito
A ubiquitous pale brown mosquito found in urban and suburban environments. It is the primary vector of West Nile virus in temperate regions.
Did You Know?
Underground populations in the London Tube have evolved into a distinct biting form called Culex pipiens molestus.