Painted Skimmer vs Face Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Skimmer | Face Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula semifasciata | Musca autumnalis |
| Order | Odonata | Diptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 40-47 mm | 7-8 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Painted Skimmer
An attractive dragonfly with amber-tinted wings marked by brown bands and spots. It is an early-season flier in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
It is one of the earliest dragonflies to emerge in spring across the eastern United States.
Face Fly
A non-biting muscid fly that feeds on secretions around the eyes and nose of cattle. It is a mechanical vector of the cattle pinkeye pathogen Moraxella bovis.
Did You Know?
It enters homes in large numbers each autumn to overwinter, hence the name autumnalis.