Long-legged Fly vs Twin-lobed Deer Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-legged Fly | Twin-lobed Deer Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dolichopus ungulatus | Chrysops relictus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Dolichopodidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Twin-lobed Deer Fly
A golden-green eyed deer fly with distinctive dark wing markings. It breeds in peaty wetlands and bogs across northern regions.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most common biting flies encountered in northern European bogs.