Smeathman's Furrow Bee vs Yellow-legged Dance Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Smeathman's Furrow Bee | Yellow-legged Dance Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum smeathmanellum | Empis livida |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Empididae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Smeathman's Furrow Bee
One of the smallest bees in the world, this tiny metallic species nests in old mortar joints and earthen banks. It is surprisingly common in European towns and cities.
Did You Know?
At just 4 mm long it is barely larger than a grain of rice and is frequently mistaken for a tiny fly.
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.