Ozark Stiletto Fly vs Elephant Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ozark Stiletto Fly | Elephant Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thereva frontalis | Toxorhynchites rutilus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Therevidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ozark Stiletto Fly
A medium-sized stiletto fly with a grayish body covered in fine pale hairs and clear wings. It is commonly found resting on sunlit surfaces in open woodlands.
Did You Know?
The larvae have a unique ability to move rapidly through loose sand using undulating body movements.
Elephant Mosquito
A large, iridescent blue-green mosquito whose adults do not bite. Larvae are predators of other mosquito larvae in tree holes.
Did You Know?
It is studied as a biological control agent because its larvae devour disease-carrying mosquito larvae.