Tachydromia Dance Fly vs Narrow-banded Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tachydromia Dance Fly | Narrow-banded Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachydromia umbrarum | Meliscaeva auricollis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Hybotidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tachydromia Dance Fly
A tiny wingless dance fly that runs rapidly over tree bark hunting for small arthropods. Despite being flightless, it is an agile predator of mites and springtails on trunk surfaces.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few completely wingless flies, sprinting across tree bark at high speed to catch tiny prey.
Narrow-banded Hoverfly
A small hoverfly with narrow yellow crescent markings on a dark abdomen. It is among the first hoverflies to appear in spring.
Did You Know?
Adults can be seen flying as early as February in mild winters.