Blandford Fly vs Black-winged Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blandford Fly | Black-winged Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Simulium posticatum | Calopteryx atrata |
| Order | Diptera | Odonata |
| Family | Simuliidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 55-68mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blandford Fly
A notorious black fly that causes severe allergic reactions with its bite around the Blandford area of Dorset. Females need blood meals for egg development. Larvae develop in clean rivers.
Did You Know?
Named after Blandford Forum in Dorset where outbreaks of painful bites affect thousands of people each summer.
Black-winged Damselfly
A large damselfly where males have entirely black iridescent wings with a metallic blue-green body. Females have dark smoky-brown wings. It inhabits clean streams in East Asia.
Did You Know?
In Japan it is called 'haguro-tonbo' (black-winged dragonfly) and is considered a symbol of good fortune.