Mountain Net-Winged Midge vs Sinuate-winged Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Net-Winged Midge | Sinuate-winged Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blepharicera capitata | Tatocnemis sinuatipennis |
| Order | Diptera | Odonata |
| Family | Blephariceridae | Platycnemididae |
| Size | 7-11 mm | 35-42 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Mountain Net-Winged Midge
A large net-winged midge of Appalachian mountain streams. Larvae require extremely clean, well-oxygenated water flowing over smooth bedrock.
Did You Know?
Females of some Blepharicera species are predatory on other small flies, catching them with their raptorial mouthparts.
Sinuate-winged Damselfly
An endemic damselfly with distinctively sinuate or wavy-edged wings, a feature unique among Malagasy odonates. Males have a metallic green thorax and pale blue abdomen.
Did You Know?
The unusual wavy wing shape is found in no other damselfly genus, making Tatocnemis instantly recognizable in the field.