Subarctic Crane Fly vs Widefooted Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Subarctic Crane Fly | Widefooted Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prionocera turcica | Campylenchia latipes |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tipulidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm body length | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Subarctic Crane Fly
A medium-sized crane fly with distinctive patterned wings and long, slender legs. Larvae develop in wet peatland soils. Adults are poor fliers and often rest on low vegetation in sheltered spots.
Did You Know?
The larvae of this crane fly can survive in waterlogged, low-oxygen peat soil by breathing through specialized anal papillae.
Widefooted Treehopper
A North American treehopper with a distinctly angular pronotum and flattened tibiae. It is commonly found on herbaceous vegetation in open habitats.
Did You Know?
Its widened leg segments are thought to help it grip plant stems in windy open habitats.