Sand Fly vs Long-Palped Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sand Fly | Long-Palped Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phlebotomus papatasi | Dicranota bimaculata |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Psychodidae | Pediciidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sand Fly
A tiny, hairy, yellowish fly with large dark eyes and wings held in a V-shape above the body. Females feed on blood and are the primary vectors of leishmaniasis in the Old World.
Did You Know?
Sand flies are so small they can pass through standard mosquito netting, and they fly in short silent hops rather than sustained buzzing flight.
Long-Palped Crane Fly
A short-bodied crane fly whose predatory larvae inhabit gravel beds of clean streams. Larvae are active hunters among cobble interstices.
Did You Know?
Unlike most crane fly larvae, this species is an active predator rather than a detritivore.