Dance Fly with Feathered Legs vs Alpine Marsh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dance Fly with Feathered Legs | Alpine Marsh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhamphomyia sulcata | Elgiva solicita |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Empididae | Sciomyzidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 5-8 mm body length |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Meadows |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Alps |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dance Fly with Feathered Legs
A small dance fly where females have distinctive feathered or pennate leg scales used to attract males. Females inflate their abdomen to appear larger during swarming displays.
Did You Know?
In a rare reversal, females are the ornamented sex, using feathered legs and inflated abdomens to compete for males.
Alpine Marsh Fly
A snail-killing fly of wet alpine meadows and bogs. Its larvae are specialist predators of aquatic snails.
Did You Know?
Each larva can consume multiple snails during its development.