Snow Fly vs Mountain Flathead Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snow Fly | Mountain Flathead Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chionea araneoides | Cinygmula ramaleyi |
| Order | Diptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Limoniidae | Heptageniidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Snow Fly
A wingless crane fly that walks on snow surfaces in winter to find mates.
Did You Know?
Its antifreeze proteins allow activity at temperatures well below freezing.
Mountain Flathead Mayfly
An alpine mayfly restricted to high-elevation cold streams in the Rocky Mountains. Nymphs feed on diatom films on boulder surfaces.
Did You Know?
This species cannot survive in water temperatures above 15 degrees Celsius.