Flat-footed Fly vs Feather-horned Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Flat-footed Fly Feather-horned Beetle
Scientific Name Lindneromyia dorsalis Rhipicera femorata
Order Diptera Coleoptera
Family Platypezidae Rhipiceridae
Size 3-5 mm 15-25 mm
Habitat Woodlands Woodlands
Diet Fungus Feeders Root Feeders
Regions Europe Oceania
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Flat-footed Fly

A tiny fly that runs in circles on leaf surfaces during its courtship display.

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Did You Know?

Males perform rapid circular dances on sunlit leaves to attract mates.

Feather-horned Beetle

A beetle with spectacular fan-shaped antennae used for detecting pheromones.

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Did You Know?

Males have antennae with up to 20 flabellate segments resembling feathers.