Arctic Crane Fly vs South African Dobsonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Crane Fly | South African Dobsonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tipula arctica | Taeniochauliodes ochraceus |
| Order | Diptera | Megaloptera |
| Family | Tipulidae | Corydalidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm body length | 25-40 mm body |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Arctic Scandinavia, northern Russia, Siberia, Arctic Canada | Africa |
| 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.
South African Dobsonfly
A large dobsonfly from southern African rivers with broad amber-tinged wings.
Did You Know?
Its hellgrammite larvae are important predators in South African freshwater ecosystems.