Horn-faced Marsh Fly vs Cold-water Glacier Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horn-faced Marsh Fly | Cold-water Glacier Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dictya umbrarum | Diamesa cinerella |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sciomyzidae | Chironomidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 3-4 mm body length |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Alps, Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Cold-water Glacier Midge
A cold-adapted midge found in high-altitude streams fed by snowmelt. Its larvae are among the first colonizers of newly formed glacial streams.
Did You Know?
Adults can emerge and fly at temperatures just above freezing.