Giant Western Crane Fly vs Seaweed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Western Crane Fly | Seaweed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Holorusia hespera | Coelopa frigida |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tipulidae | Coelopidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm body length | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Western North America | North Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Western Crane Fly
North America's largest crane fly with a wingspan approaching 80 mm. It inhabits mossy stream banks in western mountain forests.
Did You Know?
It is the largest fly in North America and one of the largest true flies in the world.
Seaweed Fly
A coastal fly whose larvae develop in rotting seaweed wrack on beaches. It forms massive swarms on strandlines that can annoy beachgoers.
Did You Know?
It is a model organism for studying sexual selection because larger males win more mating contests.