Flat-footed Scuttle Fly vs Long-legged Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-footed Scuttle Fly | Long-legged Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Metopina oligoneura | Dolichopus ungulatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Phoridae | Dolichopodidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flat-footed Scuttle Fly
A minute brown phorid fly with broad flattened tarsi and reduced wing venation. It is associated with ant nests where it scavenges on refuse and dead ants.
Did You Know?
It lives inside ant colonies as a tolerated guest, feeding on the waste materials that ants discard in their refuse chambers.
Long-legged Fly
A small, slender fly with a brilliant metallic green body and long, thin legs. Males have modified leg structures used in elaborate courtship displays performed on leaves.
Did You Know?
Male long-legged flies perform an elaborate wing-waving courtship dance on sunlit leaves, displaying silvery wing patches to watching females like tiny semaphore signals.