Demoiselle vs Yellow Dance Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Demoiselle | Yellow Dance Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis | Empis stercorea |
| Order | Odonata | Diptera |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Empididae |
| Size | 45-48 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Demoiselle
A Mediterranean damselfly with deeply pigmented wings and metallic body coloration.
Did You Know?
Males defend stream territories and perform dramatic wing-clapping courtship flights.
Yellow Dance Fly
A medium-sized dance fly with a yellowish body commonly found on spring flowers. Males present prey items as mating gifts. An important pollinator of spring flowers.
Did You Know?
Important early-season pollinators that visit spring flowers while also hunting small insects on them.