Arctic Crane Fly vs Western Stone
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Crane Fly | Western Stone |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tipula arctica | Doroneuria baumanni |
| Order | Diptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Tipulidae | Perlidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm body length | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| 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.
Western Stone
A large predatory stonefly of Pacific Northwest mountain streams. Nymphs have distinctive patterned heads and powerful mandibles.
Did You Know?
Nymphs take up to three years to complete development in cold mountain streams.