Tropical Bat Fly vs Pyrenean Snow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Bat Fly | Pyrenean Snow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclopodia horsfieldi | Chionea belgica |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nycteribiidae | Limoniidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 3-4 mm body length |
| Habitat | Caves | Mountains |
| Diet | Parasites | Detritivores |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia | Western Europe, Pyrenees, Belgium |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Tropical Bat Fly
A bizarre wingless bat fly with extremely long spider-like legs and a flattened body. It is a specialist parasite of fruit bats in tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
Its legs are so long relative to its body that it can crawl rapidly through bat fur while maintaining grip during flight.
Pyrenean Snow Fly
A rare wingless crane fly found on snow in the mountains of western Europe. It is smaller and darker than related snow fly species.
Did You Know?
It was first described from specimens collected in Belgium, giving it its name.