Wallace's Long-Armed Beetle vs Southern Net-Winged Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wallace's Long-Armed Beetle | Southern Net-Winged Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cheirotonus parryi | Blepharicera cherokea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Euchiridae | Blephariceridae |
| Size | 50-80 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia) | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Wallace's Long-Armed Beetle
A large, rare beetle with extremely elongated forelegs in males. Named for the naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace who first described it.
Did You Know?
Males' front legs can be longer than their entire body, used for gripping females during mating.
Southern Net-Winged Midge
A net-winged midge endemic to southern Appalachian mountain streams. Larvae graze diatoms from smooth rock faces in fast cascades.
Did You Know?
Each suction disc on the larva generates enough force to support the entire body against rushing water.