Cold-water Glacier Midge vs Indian Dobsonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cold-water Glacier Midge | Indian Dobsonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diamesa cinerella | Nevromus testaceus |
| Order | Diptera | Megaloptera |
| Family | Chironomidae | Corydalidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm body length | 35-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Alps, Scandinavia | South Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Indian Dobsonfly
A medium-sized dobsonfly found in hill streams of the Indian subcontinent. Larvae live under rocks in well-oxygenated rapids.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few megalopteran species found in tropical South Asia.