Northern House Mosquito vs Long-legged Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern House Mosquito | Long-legged Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aedes hexodontus | Dolichopus ungulatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Dolichopodidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, northern Siberia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Northern House Mosquito
A dark-colored Arctic mosquito with distinctive banding on the abdomen. It breeds in tundra pools and is a major pest species in northern regions. Females are aggressive biters, active even in cool temperatures.
Did You Know?
This species can complete its entire larval development in as little as two weeks in the continuous daylight of Arctic summer.
Long-legged Fly
A small, slender fly with a brilliant metallic green body and long, thin legs. Males have modified leg structures used in elaborate courtship displays performed on leaves.
Did You Know?
Male long-legged flies perform an elaborate wing-waving courtship dance on sunlit leaves, displaying silvery wing patches to watching females like tiny semaphore signals.