Southern House Mosquito vs Long-tailed Dance Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern House Mosquito | Long-tailed Dance Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Culex quinquefasciatus | Rhamphomyia longicauda |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Empididae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 5-8mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Tropics and subtropics worldwide | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern House Mosquito
A tropical and subtropical mosquito that breeds in polluted water. It transmits lymphatic filariasis and is a major nuisance biter at night.
Did You Know?
It thrives in organically polluted water that most other mosquito species cannot tolerate.
Long-tailed Dance Fly
A small dark fly where females inflate their legs with air to appear larger during mating swarms. Males present nuptial gifts.
Did You Know?
Females inflate their legs with air bubbles to look larger and more impressive to choosy males in mating swarms.