Aquatic Crane Fly vs Dark Giant Horse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aquatic Crane Fly | Dark Giant Horse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Antocha saxicola | Tabanus sudeticus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Limoniidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 22-28 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Aquatic Crane Fly
A small crane fly whose larvae build silken cases on submerged rocks in fast-flowing streams. Larvae are true aquatic inhabitants rather than semi-terrestrial.
Did You Know?
Larvae are among the few crane flies that are fully aquatic throughout development, never leaving the water.
Dark Giant Horse Fly
The largest horse fly in the British Isles, dark brown with a robust build. Females deliver an extremely painful bite to livestock and humans.
Did You Know?
Its bite is considered the most painful of any European fly species.