Comstock's Net-Winged Midge vs Tropical Bat Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Comstock's Net-Winged Midge | Tropical Bat Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agathon comstocki | Cyclopodia horsfieldi |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Blephariceridae | Nycteribiidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Parasites |
| Regions | North America | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia |
| 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.
Tropical Bat Fly
A bizarre wingless bat fly with extremely long spider-like legs and a flattened body. It is a specialist parasite of fruit bats in tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
Its legs are so long relative to its body that it can crawl rapidly through bat fur while maintaining grip during flight.