Silverhorn Caddisfly vs Yellow-legged Dance Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silverhorn Caddisfly | Yellow-legged Dance Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Athripsodes cinereus | Empis livida |
| Order | Trichoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Leptoceridae | Empididae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silverhorn Caddisfly
A delicate caddisfly with silvery-grey wings and very long antennae. It is common near lakes and slow rivers across Europe.
Did You Know?
Silverhorn caddisflies often rest with their long antennae held forward and together, resembling a single horn.
Yellow-legged Dance Fly
A medium-sized dance fly with yellowish legs, a grayish body, and a distinctive long proboscis. It forms conspicuous mating swarms near streams and in sheltered clearings.
Did You Know?
In some dance fly species, males wrap worthless objects in silk to trick females into mating, a form of sexual deception.