Aquatic Crane Fly vs Frit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aquatic Crane Fly | Frit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Antocha saxicola | Oscinella frit |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Limoniidae | Chloropidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, temperate worldwide |
| 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.
Frit Fly
A tiny fly that is a major pest of oat crops and ryegrass. Larvae bore into plant stems causing 'dead heart'. Named from the Swedish word for grain. Multiple generations per year.
Did You Know?
Despite being only 1.5mm long, it can destroy entire crops of oats by killing the growing shoot inside each stem.