Comstock's Net-Winged Midge vs Tachydromia Dance Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Comstock's Net-Winged Midge | Tachydromia Dance Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agathon comstocki | Tachydromia umbrarum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Blephariceridae | Hybotidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Tachydromia Dance Fly
A tiny wingless dance fly that runs rapidly over tree bark hunting for small arthropods. Despite being flightless, it is an agile predator of mites and springtails on trunk surfaces.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few completely wingless flies, sprinting across tree bark at high speed to catch tiny prey.