Rain Fly vs Maritime Long-legged Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rain Fly | Maritime Long-legged Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematopota crassicornis | Aphrosylus praedator |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Dolichopodidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | North America, Pacific Coast |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rain Fly
A medium-sized cleg with mottled grey wings and iridescent green eyes. It is most active in humid overcast weather before thunderstorms.
Did You Know?
Its activity increases dramatically before rainstorms, hence the common name 'rain fly'.
Maritime Long-legged Fly
A specialized marine intertidal fly that hunts on wave-splashed rocks and barnacles. It has a metallic greenish body and uniquely adapted legs for gripping wet rocky surfaces.
Did You Know?
It can remain submerged by waves for short periods, surviving in an air bubble trapped by its body hairs.