Mountain Long-legged Fly vs Smoky Rubyspot
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Long-legged Fly | Smoky Rubyspot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dolichopus alpinus | Hetaerina titia |
| Order | Diptera | Odonata |
| Family | Dolichopodidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm body length | 38-48 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Alps, Central European mountains | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mountain Long-legged Fly
A metallic green fly with long legs found in damp alpine meadows. Males perform elaborate courtship displays using their ornamental leg scales.
Did You Know?
Males wave their decorated legs like flags during courtship to impress females.
Smoky Rubyspot
A damselfly with dark smoky wings and amber-red basal patches in males. It is found along forested streams in the eastern United States and Mexico.
Did You Know?
Its wings are much darker and smokier than those of its relative, the American Rubyspot.