Maritime Long-legged Fly vs Australian Emerald
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Maritime Long-legged Fly | Australian Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphrosylus praedator | Hemicordulia australiae |
| Order | Diptera | Odonata |
| Family | Dolichopodidae | Corduliidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | Body 4-5 cm; wingspan 6-7 cm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Pacific Coast | Australia, New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Maritime Long-legged Fly
A specialized marine intertidal fly that hunts on wave-splashed rocks and barnacles. It has a metallic greenish body and uniquely adapted legs for gripping wet rocky surfaces.
Did You Know?
It can remain submerged by waves for short periods, surviving in an air bubble trapped by its body hairs.
Australian Emerald
A metallic green-eyed dragonfly common near ponds and slow streams across Australia. It hovers sentrylike over water, earning its alternate name of Sentry Dragonfly.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the Sentry Dragonfly because it hovers motionless over water for extended periods.