Blandford Fly vs Green Chironomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blandford Fly | Green Chironomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Simulium posticatum | Tanytarsus pallidicornis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Simuliidae | Chironomidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blandford Fly
A notorious black fly that causes severe allergic reactions with its bite around the Blandford area of Dorset. Females need blood meals for egg development. Larvae develop in clean rivers.
Did You Know?
Named after Blandford Forum in Dorset where outbreaks of painful bites affect thousands of people each summer.
Green Chironomid
A small greenish midge common in clean flowing water habitats. Larvae build portable silk tubes attached to stone surfaces.
Did You Know?
Males form dense aerial mating swarms at dusk that resemble rising columns of smoke above waterways.