Coffin Fly vs Southern Net-Winged Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coffin Fly | Southern Net-Winged Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conicera tibialis | Blepharicera cherokea |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Phoridae | Blephariceridae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coffin Fly
A tiny humpbacked fly capable of burrowing through soil to reach buried remains. It is of forensic importance as it can colonize remains inaccessible to other insects.
Did You Know?
It can burrow through over a meter of soil to reach a food source below ground.
Southern Net-Winged Midge
A net-winged midge endemic to southern Appalachian mountain streams. Larvae graze diatoms from smooth rock faces in fast cascades.
Did You Know?
Each suction disc on the larva generates enough force to support the entire body against rushing water.