Dromedary Tiger Beetle vs Yellow Dance Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dromedary Tiger Beetle | Yellow Dance Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dromica kolbei | Empis stercorea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Empididae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Central Africa (DRC, Congo) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dromedary Tiger Beetle
A large flightless tiger beetle with elongated legs and a matte black body. Females are larger than males and have reduced elytra fused together. It is a fast cursorial hunter in open savanna.
Did You Know?
Unlike most tiger beetles, this species has lost the ability to fly and relies entirely on its exceptional running speed to catch prey.
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.