Australian Stiletto Fly vs Orthoclad Stream Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Stiletto Fly | Orthoclad Stream Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anabarhynchus bilineatus | Orthocladius oblidens |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Therevidae | Chironomidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, North America |
| 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.
Orthoclad Stream Midge
A small non-biting midge typical of cold running water habitats. Larvae build silk tubes on stone surfaces in stream riffles.
Did You Know?
Orthocladiinae midges are often the most species-rich insect group in pristine mountain streams.