Saltmarsh Mosquito vs Ozark Stiletto Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saltmarsh Mosquito | Ozark Stiletto Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aedes sollicitans | Thereva frontalis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Therevidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America | North America |
| 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.
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.