Common House Fly vs Small Goldenring
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common House Fly | Small Goldenring |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Musca domestica | Cordulegaster trinacriae |
| Order | Diptera | Odonata |
| Family | Muscidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 65-74 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Common House Fly
One of the most widely distributed insects on Earth. Can taste with their feet, which have chemoreceptors. Capable of rapid reproduction with complete lifecycle in 7-10 days.
Did You Know?
House flies taste with their feet — they have over 100 taste receptors on each foot and can detect sugar just by landing on a surface.
Small Goldenring
A Mediterranean goldenring dragonfly found in Italy and nearby regions. It is smaller than most goldenrings and inhabits warm lowland streams.
Did You Know?
Its name refers to Sicily (Trinacria), where it was first scientifically described.