Downlooker Fly vs Northern House Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Downlooker Fly | Northern House Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhagio tringarius | Aedes hexodontus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Rhagionidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, northern Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Downlooker Fly
A slender predatory fly with spotted wings that perches head-downward on vegetation waiting for prey.
Did You Know?
Always rests facing downward on stems and leaves, earning it the name downlooker or snipe fly.
Northern House Mosquito
A dark-colored Arctic mosquito with distinctive banding on the abdomen. It breeds in tundra pools and is a major pest species in northern regions. Females are aggressive biters, active even in cool temperatures.
Did You Know?
This species can complete its entire larval development in as little as two weeks in the continuous daylight of Arctic summer.