Long-armed Chafer vs Southern Net-Winged Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-armed Chafer | Southern Net-Winged Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cheirotonus gestroi | Blepharicera cherokea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Blephariceridae |
| Size | 50-85mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Long-armed Chafer
A large reddish-brown beetle with spectacularly elongated front legs in males. The legs can be longer than the entire body.
Did You Know?
Males use their enormously long forelegs to grapple with rivals and to cling onto females during mating.
Southern Net-Winged Midge
A net-winged midge endemic to southern Appalachian mountain streams. Larvae graze diatoms from smooth rock faces in fast cascades.
Did You Know?
Each suction disc on the larva generates enough force to support the entire body against rushing water.