Pyrenean Snow Fly vs Phantom Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pyrenean Snow Fly | Phantom Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chionea belgica | Chaoborus crystallinus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Limoniidae | Chaoboridae |
| Size | 3-4 mm body length | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Western Europe, Pyrenees, Belgium | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
Phantom Midge
A nearly transparent midge whose larvae are planktonic predators in lakes. Larvae migrate vertically in the water column daily to avoid fish predation.
Did You Know?
Its glass-clear larvae are almost invisible in water, earning the common name glassworm.