Forestfly vs Horn-faced Marsh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Forestfly | Horn-faced Marsh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemoura cambrica | Dictya umbrarum |
| Order | Plecoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nemouridae | Sciomyzidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Forestfly
A small brown stonefly associated with forested Welsh and British streams. Nymphs have distinctive cervical gills and feed on leaf detritus.
Did You Know?
The species was first described from specimens collected in Wales, giving it the name cambrica.
Horn-faced Marsh Fly
A small yellowish marsh fly with patterned wings and prominent facial ridges. Larvae feed on decomposing aquatic snails in shallow wetland habitats.
Did You Know?
Sciomyzid flies are the only family of Diptera in which the larvae are obligate associates of mollusks.