Yellow Dance Fly vs Common House Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Dance Fly | Common House Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empis stercorea | Culex pipiens |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Empididae | Culicidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide temperate regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Dance Fly
A medium-sized dance fly with a yellowish body commonly found on spring flowers. Males present prey items as mating gifts. An important pollinator of spring flowers.
Did You Know?
Important early-season pollinators that visit spring flowers while also hunting small insects on them.
Common House Mosquito
A ubiquitous pale brown mosquito found in urban and suburban environments. It is the primary vector of West Nile virus in temperate regions.
Did You Know?
Underground populations in the London Tube have evolved into a distinct biting form called Culex pipiens molestus.