Broad Centurion Soldier Fly vs Mountain Prosimulium
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad Centurion Soldier Fly | Mountain Prosimulium |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chloromyia formosa | Prosimulium mixtum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Stratiomyidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Broad Centurion Soldier Fly
A beautiful metallic green soldier fly with a broad, flattened abdomen and coppery reflections. Males are more blue-green while females appear more coppery-bronze.
Did You Know?
Males and females are so differently colored that they were originally described as separate species.
Mountain Prosimulium
An early-season black fly of cold mountain streams in North America. Larvae develop in small headwater streams during late winter and early spring.
Did You Know?
Adults emerge so early in spring that they are often the first biting flies encountered by hikers each year.