Arctic Crane Fly vs Mountain Net-Winged Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Crane Fly | Mountain Net-Winged Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tipula arctica | Blepharicera capitata |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tipulidae | Blephariceridae |
| Size | 15-25 mm body length | 7-11 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Arctic Scandinavia, northern Russia, Siberia, Arctic Canada | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Crane Fly
A large, long-legged fly with narrow wings and a slender body. Its legs break off easily when seized by predators. Larvae are leathery-skinned grubs living in wet tundra soil where they feed on roots.
Did You Know?
Despite their mosquito-like appearance, crane flies are completely harmless and cannot bite.
Mountain Net-Winged Midge
A large net-winged midge of Appalachian mountain streams. Larvae require extremely clean, well-oxygenated water flowing over smooth bedrock.
Did You Know?
Females of some Blepharicera species are predatory on other small flies, catching them with their raptorial mouthparts.