Saltmarsh Mosquito vs Montane Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saltmarsh Mosquito | Montane Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aedes sollicitans | Tipula montana |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Tipulidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 12-18 mm body length |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Saltmarsh Mosquito
A golden-brown mosquito that breeds in enormous numbers in coastal salt marshes. It is a strong flier capable of traveling over 60 km from breeding sites.
Did You Know?
Swarms can be so dense near salt marshes that they have driven livestock to exhaustion.
Montane Crane Fly
A common crane fly in mountain forests and adjacent meadows. Larvae develop in damp forest soils rich in decaying leaves.
Did You Know?
Adults live only a few days, just long enough to mate and lay eggs.