Blandford Fly vs Maritime Long-legged Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blandford Fly | Maritime Long-legged Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Simulium posticatum | Aphrosylus praedator |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Simuliidae | Dolichopodidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America, Pacific Coast |
| 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.
Maritime Long-legged Fly
A specialized marine intertidal fly that hunts on wave-splashed rocks and barnacles. It has a metallic greenish body and uniquely adapted legs for gripping wet rocky surfaces.
Did You Know?
It can remain submerged by waves for short periods, surviving in an air bubble trapped by its body hairs.