Brine Fly vs Long-snouted March Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brine Fly | Long-snouted March Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephydra hians | Bibio lanigerus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Ephydridae | Bibionidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brine Fly
A fly that thrives in the extremely alkaline waters of Mono Lake.
Did You Know?
It carries an air bubble underwater and was a staple food of the Kutzadikaa Paiute people.
Long-snouted March Fly
A robust, hairy black march fly with a woolly thorax and relatively large body for the family. Adults emerge in spring and are frequently seen on hawthorn and blackthorn blossom.
Did You Know?
Bibionidae larvae are sometimes so abundant in pasture soil that they can damage grass roots, leaving brown patches.