Ancient Greenling vs Sand Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ancient Greenling | Sand Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemiphlebia mirabilis | Culicoides furens |
| Order | Odonata | Diptera |
| Family | Hemiphlebiidae | Ceratopogonidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 1-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Coastal Americas from the southeastern United States to Brazil |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Ancient Greenling
The sole surviving member of one of the most ancient damselfly families on Earth.
Did You Know?
It is considered a living fossil and the most phylogenetically isolated odonate alive.
Sand Gnat
A very small biting midge commonly known as a no-see-um due to its near-invisible size. Despite being barely visible, its bite is intensely painful and causes persistent itching.
Did You Know?
It is so small it can pass through standard window screens, earning the nickname no-see-um.