Mountain Fungus Gnat vs Mountain Prosimulium
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Fungus Gnat | Mountain Prosimulium |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boletina alpina | Prosimulium mixtum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Mycetophilidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm body length | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Northern Europe, Alps | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mountain Fungus Gnat
A delicate, long-legged gnat found in damp montane forests. Larvae develop in fungi and decaying wood at high elevations.
Did You Know?
Some fungus gnats produce bioluminescent larvae, though this species does not.
Mountain Prosimulium
An early-season black fly of cold mountain streams in North America. Larvae develop in small headwater streams during late winter and early spring.
Did You Know?
Adults emerge so early in spring that they are often the first biting flies encountered by hikers each year.