Aquatic Snail-killing Fly vs Azure Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aquatic Snail-killing Fly | Azure Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sepedon sphegea | Coenagrion puella |
| Order | Diptera | Odonata |
| Family | Sciomyzidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 5-9 mm | 33-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Aquatic Snail-killing Fly
A slender marsh fly with a distinctly pointed abdomen and yellowish-brown coloring. Larvae are aquatic predators of freshwater snails, attacking them underwater.
Did You Know?
A single larva may consume multiple snails during its development, making it an effective natural snail control agent.
Azure Damselfly
A delicate bright blue and black damselfly and one of the most abundant damselfly species in Europe. Males display a U-shaped mark on the second abdominal segment.
Did You Know?
Mating pairs fly in tandem with the male gripping the female behind the head, forming a distinctive heart-shaped wheel during copulation.