Chionea scita

Chionea scita is a species of crane fly in the family Limoniidae. C. scita is known as a type of snow crane fly because it is commonly seen walking on piles of snow during the winter months. These flies are also often observed in caves and heavily wooded areas. C. scita flies are small, hairy, wingless, and somewhat spider-like in appearance, unlike other flies.

Both sexes are yellow-brown in color and are similar in size; however, sexual dimorphism is observed with respect to elements of external genitalia as well as femora length. C. scita are native to North America and are commonly seen in the northeast United States, as well as parts of Canada. The adults emerge during the winter months and can live for multiple months before their life cycle ends.