Australian Stiletto Fly vs High-altitude Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Stiletto Fly | High-altitude Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anabarhynchus bilineatus | Diamesa latitarsis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Therevidae | Chironomidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 2-4 mm body length |
| Habitat | Heathland | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Alps, Carpathians, Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Stiletto Fly
A slender gray stiletto fly with two pale longitudinal stripes on the thorax and a distinctly tapered abdomen. It is commonly found resting on foliage or on the ground in bushland.
Did You Know?
Australia has an exceptionally high diversity of stiletto flies, with over 500 described species in the family.
High-altitude Midge
A small, dark midge whose larvae inhabit the coldest alpine streams. It has unusually broad tarsi adapted for walking on wet rocks.
Did You Know?
Its broad feet allow it to grip wet rocks in fast-flowing glacial streams.