Striped Deer Fly vs Eastern Net-Winged Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Deer Fly | Eastern Net-Winged Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysops vittatus | Blepharicera tenuipes |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Blephariceridae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America from Canada to the southern United States | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Striped Deer Fly
A small deer fly with distinctive dark bands across its wings and bright green and gold patterned eyes. Females are persistent biters that circle the head and shoulders of hosts.
Did You Know?
Its compound eyes display iridescent green and gold zigzag patterns that fade to dull gray shortly after the fly dies.
Eastern Net-Winged Midge
A net-winged midge whose larvae cling to rocks in the fastest torrents using ventral suction discs. Adults have characteristically divided wings.
Did You Know?
Larvae can maintain their grip on rocks in currents exceeding two meters per second using six suction cups.