Pyrenean Snow Fly vs Kaempfer's Sawyer Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pyrenean Snow Fly | Kaempfer's Sawyer Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chionea belgica | Prophalangopsis obscura |
| Order | Diptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Limoniidae | Prophalangopsidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm body length | 3-5 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western Europe, Pyrenees, Belgium | India |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Endangered |
Pyrenean Snow Fly
A rare wingless crane fly found on snow in the mountains of western Europe. It is smaller and darker than related snow fly species.
Did You Know?
It was first described from specimens collected in Belgium, giving it its name.
Kaempfer's Sawyer Cricket
A living fossil cricket from the mountains of northern India. Its family dates back to the Jurassic and has only eight surviving species worldwide.
Did You Know?
This cricket's family has existed for over 200 million years, predating the dinosaur extinction.