Giant Western Crane Fly vs Soldier Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Western Crane Fly | Soldier Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Holorusia hespera | Odontomyia tigrina |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tipulidae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm body length | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Detritivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | Europe |
| 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.
Soldier Fly
A brightly colored soldier fly with aquatic larvae that filter-feed in ponds.
Did You Know?
Larvae float at the surface and breathe through a rosette of hydrophobic tail hairs.