Downlooker Fly vs Horn-faced Marsh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Downlooker Fly | Horn-faced Marsh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhagio tringarius | Dictya umbrarum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Rhagionidae | Sciomyzidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Downlooker Fly
A slender predatory fly with spotted wings that perches head-downward on vegetation waiting for prey.
Did You Know?
Always rests facing downward on stems and leaves, earning it the name downlooker or snipe fly.
Horn-faced Marsh Fly
A small yellowish marsh fly with patterned wings and prominent facial ridges. Larvae feed on decomposing aquatic snails in shallow wetland habitats.
Did You Know?
Sciomyzid flies are the only family of Diptera in which the larvae are obligate associates of mollusks.