Twin-lobed Deer Fly vs Biting Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twin-lobed Deer Fly | Biting Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysops relictus | Culicoides impunctatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Ceratopogonidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Indoors |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Twin-lobed Deer Fly
A golden-green eyed deer fly with distinctive dark wing markings. It breeds in peaty wetlands and bogs across northern regions.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most common biting flies encountered in northern European bogs.
Biting Midge
A tiny, gray, blood-sucking fly notorious in Scotland and Scandinavia as the Highland midge. Swarms can be so dense they form visible clouds and drive people indoors.
Did You Know?
Highland midges are estimated to cost the Scottish tourism industry over 300 million pounds annually and were reportedly a factor in slowing the construction of the West Highland Railway.