Glacier Black Fly vs Mueller's Thorny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Glacier Black Fly | Mueller's Thorny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prosimulium alpestre | Haaniella muelleri |
| Order | Diptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Simuliidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm body length | 7-11 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Alps, Northern Europe | Malaysia (Borneo) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Glacier Black Fly
A small black fly whose larvae develop in fast-flowing alpine streams. Adults are among the earliest insects active after snowmelt.
Did You Know?
Larvae anchor themselves to rocks in torrential currents using silk pads and tiny hooks.
Mueller's Thorny Stick Insect
A robust Bornean thorny stick insect with strong sexual dimorphism. It is one of five recently revised Haaniella species.
Did You Know?
A 2016 taxonomic revision described five new Haaniella species, highlighting how much diversity remains to be catalogued.