Long-snouted March Fly vs Asian Tiger Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-snouted March Fly | Asian Tiger Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bibio lanigerus | Aedes albopictus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Bibionidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia, Americas, Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-snouted March Fly
A robust, hairy black march fly with a woolly thorax and relatively large body for the family. Adults emerge in spring and are frequently seen on hawthorn and blackthorn blossom.
Did You Know?
Bibionidae larvae are sometimes so abundant in pasture soil that they can damage grass roots, leaving brown patches.
Asian Tiger Mosquito
A striking black mosquito with a single white stripe down the thorax and banded legs. It is a highly invasive species spreading rapidly worldwide.
Did You Know?
It spread globally through the used tire trade, breeding in water collected inside tires.