Northern Black Fly vs Subarctic Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Black Fly | Subarctic Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Simulium venustum | Prionocera turcica |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Simuliidae | Tipulidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 12-18 mm body length |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Northern Black Fly
A common biting black fly of northern forests and boreal streams. Larvae form dense colonies on submerged rocks in cold flowing water.
Did You Know?
Females can detect carbon dioxide exhaled by hosts from over 20 meters away.
Subarctic Crane Fly
A medium-sized crane fly with distinctive patterned wings and long, slender legs. Larvae develop in wet peatland soils. Adults are poor fliers and often rest on low vegetation in sheltered spots.
Did You Know?
The larvae of this crane fly can survive in waterlogged, low-oxygen peat soil by breathing through specialized anal papillae.