Belkin's Dune Tabanid Fly vs Phantom Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Belkin's Dune Tabanid Fly | Phantom Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brennania belkini | Chaoborus crystallinus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Chaoboridae |
| Size | 1-1.5 cm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Belkin's Dune Tabanid Fly
A rare horse fly known only from the El Segundo sand dunes in Los Angeles County. Larvae develop in the sand and adults are seldom encountered.
Did You Know?
Most of the El Segundo dunes were destroyed to build Los Angeles International Airport.
Phantom Midge
A nearly transparent midge whose larvae are planktonic predators in lakes. Larvae migrate vertically in the water column daily to avoid fish predation.
Did You Know?
Its glass-clear larvae are almost invisible in water, earning the common name glassworm.