Blue Bottle Fly vs Long-tailed Dance Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Bottle Fly | Long-tailed Dance Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calliphora vomitoria | Rhamphomyia longicauda |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Empididae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 5-8mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue Bottle Fly
A large, metallic blue fly with a loud buzzing flight and prominent bristly body. It is one of the first insects to arrive on carrion and is extensively used in forensic entomology.
Did You Know?
Forensic scientists can determine time of death by analyzing the developmental stages of blow fly larvae found on human remains with accuracy down to hours.
Long-tailed Dance Fly
A small dark fly where females inflate their legs with air to appear larger during mating swarms. Males present nuptial gifts.
Did You Know?
Females inflate their legs with air bubbles to look larger and more impressive to choosy males in mating swarms.