Big-headed Fly vs Subarctic Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Big-headed Fly | Subarctic Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pipunculus campestris | Prionocera turcica |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pipunculidae | Tipulidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 12-18 mm body length |
| Habitat | Farmland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Big-headed Fly
A small fly with an enormously enlarged, almost entirely eye-covered spherical head. It hovers in vegetation searching for leafhopper hosts in which to parasitize.
Did You Know?
Its enormous eyes give it near-360-degree vision, allowing it to spot leafhoppers from any angle while hovering.
Subarctic Crane Fly
A medium-sized crane fly with distinctive patterned wings and long, slender legs. Larvae develop in wet peatland soils. Adults are poor fliers and often rest on low vegetation in sheltered spots.
Did You Know?
The larvae of this crane fly can survive in waterlogged, low-oxygen peat soil by breathing through specialized anal papillae.