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