Giant Eastern Crane Fly vs Eye Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Eastern Crane Fly | Eye Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pedicia albivitta | Liohippelates pusio |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pediciidae | Chloropidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm body length | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Southern United States, Central America, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Eastern Crane Fly
A large crane fly with long delicate legs and white-banded wing markings found near forest streams. Despite its mosquito-like appearance, it is completely harmless.
Did You Know?
Its aquatic larvae are voracious predators that hunt other insect larvae in cold forest streams.
Eye Gnat
A tiny, shiny black fly attracted to eye and wound secretions of humans and animals. It is a suspected mechanical vector of bacterial conjunctivitis and yaws in tropical regions. Its persistent swarming around the face makes it an extremely annoying pest in agricultural areas.
Did You Know?
These flies are so strongly attracted to eye secretions that they will persistently return to a person's face even after being brushed away dozens of times.