Comstock's Net-Winged Midge vs Southern Long-legged Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Comstock's Net-Winged Midge | Southern Long-legged Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agathon comstocki | Chrysotus gramineus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Blephariceridae | Dolichopodidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Comstock's Net-Winged Midge
A western North American net-winged midge found on waterfall-splashed rocks. Larvae have a unique caterpillar-like body with sucker discs.
Did You Know?
Larvae inch forward using alternating suction attachment, moving like a caterpillar across wet rock faces.
Southern Long-legged Fly
A tiny, brilliantly metallic green long-legged fly commonly found on vegetation near water. It runs rapidly across leaf surfaces hunting for small prey.
Did You Know?
Despite their tiny size, dolichopodid flies are among the most species-rich predatory fly families globally.