Ash Bark Weevil vs Dance Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ash Bark Weevil | Dance Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Magdalis armigera | Empis tessellata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Empididae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ash Bark Weevil
A small black weevil that breeds under the bark of ash trees. Larvae create winding galleries in the cambium. Has become more noticed with ash dieback disease.
Did You Know?
Often colonizes ash trees already weakened by ash dieback disease, accelerating their decline.
Dance Fly
A predatory fly in which males present silk-wrapped insect prey as nuptial gifts to females. Mating swarms form elaborate aerial dances over landmarks.
Did You Know?
Some males cheat by wrapping inedible items or empty silk balloons to trick females into mating.