Yellow-legged Dance Fly vs Ozark Stiletto Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-legged Dance Fly | Ozark Stiletto Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empis livida | Thereva frontalis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Empididae | Therevidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Ozark Stiletto Fly
A medium-sized stiletto fly with a grayish body covered in fine pale hairs and clear wings. It is commonly found resting on sunlit surfaces in open woodlands.
Did You Know?
The larvae have a unique ability to move rapidly through loose sand using undulating body movements.