Black Blow Fly vs Subarctic Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Blow Fly | Subarctic Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phormia regina | Prionocera turcica |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Tipulidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 12-18 mm body length |
| Habitat | Farmland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Blow Fly
A dark metallic blow fly that is among the first insects to colonize a corpse. It is a key species in forensic entomology across North America.
Did You Know?
It can detect a dead body from over a mile away using chemoreceptors on its antennae.
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.