Mountain Midge vs Christmas Island Blue Crab Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Midge | Christmas Island Blue Crab Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deuterophlebia coloradensis | Paramyia nitens |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Deuterophlebiidae | Phoridae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Christmas Island |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Mountain Midge
A tiny midge whose larvae cling to rocks in fast-flowing alpine streams with suction discs.
Did You Know?
Adults have bizarre fan-shaped wings that are useless for flight.
Christmas Island Blue Crab Fly
A tiny fly found on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean associated with red crab migrations. It lays eggs on injured or dead crabs.
Did You Know?
During the annual red crab migration, these flies congregate in vast swarms along forest trails.