Blandford Fly vs Japanese Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blandford Fly | Japanese Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Simulium posticatum | Hagenomyia micans |
| Order | Diptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Simuliidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 60-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| 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.
Japanese Antlion
A large East Asian antlion with glossy wings and a robust body. A familiar summer insect across Japan attracted to artificial lights.
Did You Know?
In Japanese folklore, antlion larvae are called 'arijigoku' meaning 'ant hell.'