Sand Fly vs Washburn's Rock Crawler
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sand Fly | Washburn's Rock Crawler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phlebotomus papatasi | Grylloblatta washingtonensis |
| Order | Diptera | Grylloblattodea |
| Family | Psychodidae | Grylloblattidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Europe | Pacific Northwest, United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Washburn's Rock Crawler
A pale, eyeless ice crawler found in the Cascade Range. It forages at night on snow surfaces in near-freezing temperatures.
Did You Know?
Their eggs can take up to five years to hatch in the cold conditions where they live.