Owl Midge vs Arrowhead Spiketail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Owl Midge | Arrowhead Spiketail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clogmia albipunctata | Cordulegaster obliqua |
| Order | Diptera | Odonata |
| Family | Psychodidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 2-5 mm | 70-80 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Arrowhead Spiketail
A large spiketail dragonfly with arrowhead-shaped yellow markings along its dark abdomen. It is found along seepage-fed streams in eastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
Females can insert eggs directly into hard-packed stream gravel using their spike-like ovipositor.