Twin-lobed Deer Fly vs Long-Palped Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twin-lobed Deer Fly | Long-Palped Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysops relictus | Dicranota bimaculata |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Pediciidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| 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.
Long-Palped Crane Fly
A short-bodied crane fly whose predatory larvae inhabit gravel beds of clean streams. Larvae are active hunters among cobble interstices.
Did You Know?
Unlike most crane fly larvae, this species is an active predator rather than a detritivore.