Coffin Fly vs Yellow-winged Darter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coffin Fly | Yellow-winged Darter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conicera tibialis | Sympetrum flaveolum |
| Order | Diptera | Odonata |
| Family | Phoridae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 32-37 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coffin Fly
A tiny humpbacked fly capable of burrowing through soil to reach buried remains. It is of forensic importance as it can colonize remains inaccessible to other insects.
Did You Know?
It can burrow through over a meter of soil to reach a food source below ground.
Yellow-winged Darter
A medium-sized darter with extensive saffron-yellow patches at the base of all four wings. Males are red-bodied while females are yellowish.
Did You Know?
It breeds in temporary flood meadows and is a strong migrant that appears in large numbers in good years.