Long-snouted March Fly vs Giant Eastern Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-snouted March Fly | Giant Eastern Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bibio lanigerus | Pedicia albivitta |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Bibionidae | Pediciidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 20-30 mm body length |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Giant Eastern Crane Fly
A large crane fly with long delicate legs and white-banded wing markings found near forest streams. Despite its mosquito-like appearance, it is completely harmless.
Did You Know?
Its aquatic larvae are voracious predators that hunt other insect larvae in cold forest streams.