Dark-stigma Snakefly vs Phantom Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-stigma Snakefly | Phantom Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaeostigma notata | Chaoborus crystallinus |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Diptera |
| Family | Raphidiidae | Chaoboridae |
| Size | 12-15 mm body | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dark-stigma Snakefly
A primitive predatory insect with an elongated prothorax giving it a snake-like neck. Found on tree trunks in woodland. Both adults and larvae prey on small insects.
Did You Know?
Snakeflies are living fossils with a body plan virtually unchanged for over 140 million years.
Phantom Midge
A nearly transparent midge whose larvae are planktonic predators in lakes. Larvae migrate vertically in the water column daily to avoid fish predation.
Did You Know?
Its glass-clear larvae are almost invisible in water, earning the common name glassworm.