Striped Deer Fly vs White Miller Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Deer Fly | White Miller Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysops vittatus | Ephoron virgo |
| Order | Diptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Polymitarcyidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America from Canada to the southern United States | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
White Miller Mayfly
A white-bodied European mayfly that emerges in enormous synchronized swarms at dusk. Females are unique among mayflies in that they moult directly into the spinner stage.
Did You Know?
Swarms at bridges and streetlights can be so thick they cause traffic hazards.