Cold-water Glacier Midge vs Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cold-water Glacier Midge | Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diamesa cinerella | Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Chironomidae | Mydidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm body length | 2.5-3.5 cm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Alps, Scandinavia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Cold-water Glacier Midge
A cold-adapted midge found in high-altitude streams fed by snowmelt. Its larvae are among the first colonizers of newly formed glacial streams.
Did You Know?
Adults can emerge and fly at temperatures just above freezing.
Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly
A large flower fly endemic to the Delhi Sands area of San Bernardino County, California. It was the first fly to be listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Did You Know?
Listing this fly in 1993 caused controversy when it delayed construction of a hospital in its habitat.