Northern Emerald Dragonfly vs Midge Gall Fly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Northern Emerald Dragonfly Midge Gall Fly
Scientific Name Somatochlora arctica Asphondylia sarothamni
Order Odonata Diptera
Family Corduliidae Cecidomyiidae
Size 48-55 mm body length 2-4 mm
Habitat Heathland Heathland
Diet Predators Fungus Feeders
Regions Northern Europe, Asia Europe
Conservation Near Threatened Least Concern

Northern Emerald Dragonfly

A rare dragonfly of northern bogs and moorland pools. Has brilliant emerald-green eyes and a bronzy-green body. One of the most northerly-ranging dragonfly species.

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Did You Know?

One of the few dragonfly species adapted to breed in acidic bog pools with very low nutrient levels.

Midge Gall Fly

A gall midge that induces pod-like galls on broom shrubs. Its larvae develop inside swollen seed pods alongside symbiotic fungi.

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Did You Know?

It farms a symbiotic fungus inside the gall that provides food for its developing larva.