Log Miner Midge vs Horn-faced Marsh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Log Miner Midge | Horn-faced Marsh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenochironomus hilaris | Dictya umbrarum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Chironomidae | Sciomyzidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Wetlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Log Miner Midge
A wood-mining chironomid whose larvae bore into submerged decaying logs in streams. Larvae create visible galleries beneath the bark of waterlogged timber.
Did You Know?
It is one of very few insects whose larvae can digest submerged waterlogged wood.
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.