Mountain Prosimulium vs Owl Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Prosimulium | Owl Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prosimulium mixtum | Clogmia albipunctata |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Simuliidae | Psychodidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 2-5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Cosmopolitan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Owl Midge
A small fuzzy moth-like fly found in bathrooms and drains worldwide. Its larvae feed on gelatinous films of bacteria inside drainage pipes.
Did You Know?
Despite living in unsanitary conditions, it is not known to transmit any diseases to humans.