Striped Deer Fly vs Short-Tailed Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Deer Fly | Short-Tailed Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysops vittatus | Brachyptera risi |
| Order | Diptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Taeniopterygidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America from Canada to the southern United States | Europe |
| 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.
Short-Tailed Stonefly
A medium-sized early-emerging stonefly with notably short cerci. It hatches in late winter and early spring across European rivers.
Did You Know?
It is one of the first insects to emerge each year, often appearing while rivers still have ice margins.