Eastern Net-Winged Midge vs Phasia Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Net-Winged Midge | Phasia Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blepharicera tenuipes | Phasia hemiptera |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Blephariceridae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Net-Winged Midge
A net-winged midge whose larvae cling to rocks in the fastest torrents using ventral suction discs. Adults have characteristically divided wings.
Did You Know?
Larvae can maintain their grip on rocks in currents exceeding two meters per second using six suction cups.
Phasia Tachinid
A parasitic fly with distinctive dark-tipped wings that parasitizes shieldbug species. Males have broader wings than females. Adults visit flowers for nectar.
Did You Know?
Larvae develop inside living shieldbugs, eventually consuming and killing their hosts.