High-altitude Water Boatman vs Flat-footed Scuttle Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | High-altitude Water Boatman | Flat-footed Scuttle Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sigara nigrolineata | Metopina oligoneura |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Corixidae | Phoridae |
| Size | 5-7 mm body length | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
High-altitude Water Boatman
An aquatic bug found in high-altitude ponds and alpine lakes. It swims upside down using its oar-like hind legs.
Did You Know?
Males produce underwater sounds by rubbing their front legs against their head to attract mates.
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.