Notch-horned Cleg vs Log Miner Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Notch-horned Cleg | Log Miner Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematopota pluvialis | Stenochironomus hilaris |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Chironomidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Notch-horned Cleg
A grey horse fly with mottled wings that approaches silently before biting. It is one of the most common biting flies in Europe.
Did You Know?
Unlike most horse flies, the cleg approaches completely silently, landing and biting before being noticed.
Log Miner Midge
A wood-mining chironomid whose larvae bore into submerged decaying logs in streams. Larvae create visible galleries beneath the bark of waterlogged timber.
Did You Know?
It is one of very few insects whose larvae can digest submerged waterlogged wood.